If my friend just got sent to juvie for stealingbut has been caught once before, what will happen on his court hearing date?
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If my friend just got sent to juvie for stealingbut has been caught once before, what will happen on his court hearing date?
He was about to go on probation for the first offense but commited the second crime before his probation started. What will happen at the hearing? I just want to know if he could be sent to jail or anything besides probation and community service.
Asked on January 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I have no idea what will happen at your friend's court appearance for stealing where he was placed on probation for one offense but soon thereafter committed another crime. Since he is a minor and has already violated the terms of his probation, there is a good possibility that the judge hearing the violation of probation matter and the second offense may actually send your friend to spend actual time at juvenile hall for a substantial period of time.
Meaning, your friend could be looking at 3 to 6 months in juvenile hall now as a result of the second offense assuming he is still a minor.
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