On May 8, the Governor signed a new bill that allows people who are placed on probation to use medical marijuana while on probation. A standard condition of probation is that the probationer abide by all laws. Medical marijuana was legalized in Colorado well before the legalization of recreational use. However, most judges and probation… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Probation
Positive Plea Bargains
We are always happy for our clients when we are able to get charges dismissed, but sometimes clients need our help to mitigate their situation. Sometimes people make a mistake and simply need help making sure that one mistake does not have devasting consequences. There is great value in having an attorney even if you… Read more »
Amanda Bynes Beats DUI, Faces DUI Probation Violation
In September of last year, Amanda Bynes was arrested for a DUI. This time, she was alleged to have driven under the influence of drugs (DUID), specifically, Adderall. The Los Angeles City Attorney has decided not to prosecute the case because the amount of Adderall in Bynes’ system was low. Sounds like a victory for… Read more »
SNL Alum Chris Kattan Gets DUI Probation
Saturday Night Live alum, Chris Kattan, received a sentence of three years probation for this DUI from February. As conditions of his probation, Kattan will be required to attend a three month alcohol program, 104 narcotics anonymous classes and the Hospital and Morgue Program, which is a scared straight program where he will see the… Read more »
Chris Brown Admits Probation Violation
Chris Brown admitted to violating his probation and was sentenced to remain on probation and serve one year of jail. Brown received credit for previous time served, good time in jail and time spent in rehab. Brown will serve an additional 131 days in jail. His defense attorney says he will also have to complete… Read more »
Probation Extended for Former Sheriff
Probation Consequences for Arapahoe County Sheriff? Former Arapahoe County Sheriff, Pat Sullivan, had his probation extended for three months following a positive urine screen. Sullivan was placed on probation when he was criminally charged for exchanging meth for sex. His probation was supposed to end on April 3 of this year. The court documents do… Read more »
No Drinking for Dina Lohan Following DUI Arrest
Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan’s mom, was arrested last week for a DUI. Lohan was driving on Long Island with a BAC of 0.20. Lohan celebrated her 51st birthday on Sunday with her family, but without alcohol. Perhaps Lohan has made a concious decision not to drink, or perhaps her sobriety has been court ordered, or… Read more »
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