Video – Attorney Andrew Dósa Answers: Do Prior Convictions Diminish Your Chances For Probation?

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“Is there a difference between the application of probation in a case if the defendant has prior convictions versus no prior convictions?”

Andrew Dósa – Criminal Defense Attorney – Alameda County, CA

“Well, I think the answer is yes. Probation is much more interested in the case with someone having a criminal past. Certainly, the most obvious situation is if there’s someone still on parole. If they’re on parole, then the parole officers may be involved, and then however they may communicate with probation. At the beginning of that case and then following it and monitoring it, and perhaps even advising the District Attorneys about what they want, what they think will be appropriate.”