When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety
When Probation Conditions Go Too Far: California Court Protects Rights While Upholding Public Safety At Wallin & Klarich, we understand that even after a conviction, the rights of individuals must still be respected. A recent California Court of Appeal decision involving Daniel Bray illustrates how courts balance public safety with constitutional protections—and why having experienced criminal defense attorneys is so critical, especially in cases involving probation conditions. Our experienced criminal…
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Can You Be Banned from All Social Media as a Condition of Probation? The Court Says YES
Can You Be Banned from All Social Media as a Condition of Probation? The Court Says YES At Wallin & Klarich, we’re often asked: Can the court really ban me from using all social media while I’m on probation or supervision? A recent California case answers that question clearly: Yes—if social media played a role in the offense, a total ban may be legal. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys at…
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The Effect of Active Probation on Petitions for Sealing Juvenile Records – Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786
The Effect of Active Probation on Petitions for Sealing Juvenile Records - Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786 Facing accusations and navigating the intricate legal system can be incredibly daunting, especially for juveniles. If you or a loved one has encountered the juvenile justice system, you might be aware of the importance of having your juvenile records sealed. However, what happens when you're still on probation for another case? This…
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UPCOMING CHANGES TO PROBATION IN CALIFORNIA
UPCOMING CHANGES TO PROBATION IN CALIFORNIA 2021 will bring about many changes much needed changes to our criminal justice system. One of these changes is California Assembly Bill 1950 [AB 1950]. AB 1950 changes the existing law to set the maximum term of probation for most misdemeanor cases to one year and the maximum term of probation for most felony cases to two years. What Is Probation? After being convicted…
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How Do Probation Searches of Your Home Work?
How Do Probation Searches of Your Home Work? Suppose you are at home on a Saturday afternoon. You are sitting on the couch watching television when suddenly there is a knock on your door. Not expecting anyone, your roommate gets up, walks to the door and asks who it is. He opens the door, and you hear a voice say, “Police, we are here to do a probation search of…
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Can You Travel While on Probation?
Can You Travel While on Probation? It’s spring and you’re making plans to take your family on a summer vacation. You can’t wait to relax by the beach. But then you remember you are still serving probation for a criminal conviction from two years ago. Now the question is: Can you legally travel while on probation? What is Probation? (PC 1203) If you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony…
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10 Things to Know About Probation
10 Things to Know About Probation Facing jail time can be truly frightening for anyone. A felony charge could lead to harsh consequences that may have a lasting impact on your life. Knowing years of your life could be spent behind bars will make you look for any other possible solution. Probation sure seems like a much better option than serving time in jail or prison, but it isn’t as…
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