Why does a judge order the defendant to set up and go to a probation interview before sentencing?
NO--it is because the probation department does the pre-sentence report which the judge uses in deciding the sentence.
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NO--it is because the probation department does the pre-sentence report which the judge uses in deciding the sentence.
Sadly, this is not unusual. He needs a strong advocate so get him an attorney if you can or at least get the court appointed lawyer all the psych...
It depends on what their lawyer agreed to. The 6 days can be extended if there is plea bargaining going on.
You need your own attorney to advise you. It's not as simple as a cop tells you it is.
You need to hire your own attorney, one that you are confident in.
You need a defense lawyer you are comfortable with and trust. The offer is not surprising but it is defensible.
Many things are possible. Jail/Prison/No jail/No record. We would need more facts.
There is a lot here. If there is a warrant from another state and he didn't know about it, it doesn't make the warrant invalid. If the warrant is...
What is your question?
It can be a problem but don't let that stop you. Go as soon as possible.