Total Split Sentence Exposure
A judge can order special probation (a split sentence) at sentencing or in response to a violation of probation. If a judge does both, what is the maximum amount of […]
May 12, 2017
The Other Special Probation
Special probation is just the statutory term for a split sentence, right? Right. Usually. Did you know there’s another “special probation” tucked away in Chapter 90?
April 20, 2017
Jail Credit Applied to Split Sentences
When imposing a split sentence, the court has a choice to make about what to do with whatever pretrial jail credit the defendant might have in the case. Apply it […]
March 31, 2016
The Split Is Part of the Probation
Probation that includes incarceration is “special probation.” But it’s still probation.
October 22, 2015
Consecutive Splits
I am asked from time to time whether imprisonment terms for special probation (split sentences) may be run consecutively. I think they probably may.
March 24, 2015
Two-Timing on the Weekends is Allowed . . . and Other Rules for DWI Sentences
Spring is upon us, and today’s post addresses the top five DWI sentencing questions of the season.
March 18, 2014
Stay of Probation upon Appeal
When a person is convicted and sentenced, the sentence generally starts right away. G.S. 15A-1353(a). The judge can delay the start of the sentence, as discussed in this prior post, […]
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