Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My son just Violated probation for failing a drug test.He was originally sentenced to 3 years prison 2 years probation..What kind of time can he get for this technical violation he had only served 3 monthes of the probation so far..


Asked on 5/07/12, 4:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Burt Stutchin Harris & Stutchin

Unless there was a suspended sentence originally imposed, he can be resentenced to the maximum sentence that was applicable to his original charge. For example, if he was originally charged with a third degree felony, he could get up to five years jail for the VOP.

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Answered on 5/08/12, 5:42 am


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