Usually, no, not for the same property in the same case. The law generally treats these as mutually exclusive offenses: Theft means the person actually took the property Receiving stolen property means the person got it from someone else, knowing it was stolen You cannot logically be both the thief and the receiver of the same item in the same incident. What can happen instead: Prosecutors may charge both initially while the case is being sorted out As
Read moreInmateAid profiles are created by the members of the site. We do not monitor, verify or update the profiles unless requested to do so... In this case, maybe the release date was entered incorrectly if you think he is still inside. If you need assistance, pleas edo not hesitate to ask.
Read moreWhat you are seeing is frustrating, but it is not unusual with probation violation (VOP) cases, especially when there is a new charge involved. Why the VOP hearing is delayed: 1. Courts often wait on the new case Even though her new case is “final,” the court may still: Wait for all paperwork to be processed Use the outcome of that case to decide the VOP 2. Continuances are common A “continued” hearing means it
Read moreHe cannot just move on his own, even if you already have a home in Alabama. When someone is on parole in Georgia, they are still under supervision. Moving to another state requires formal approval through the Interstate Compact (the agreement that allows supervision to transfer between states). What has to happen first: He must get approval from his parole officer in Georgia A transfer request is submitted to Alabama Alabama has to accept supervision before he can move What
Read moreA federal probation violation (technically “supervised release” in the federal system) is taken seriously, and early release is not common in these cases. When someone is picked up for not reporting: The court can revoke supervision Impose a new term of custody Follow it with another period of supervision If he was told “about 8 months,” that is likely: The expected sentence or guideline range, or The time the judge indicated he may have to serve
Read moreInmates can write as often as they like. There is no limit on outgoing mail at any facility. As long as they have what they need to send a letter, they can write daily if they want to. The supplies they need, stamps, envelopes, and paper, are available through the commissary. Stamps cost the same as they do on the outside, around $0.68 at current rates, and the paper and envelopes are priced affordably. All of it comes out
Read moreInmates can only write to another inmate if both have approval from their respective institutions. This happens in cases where the two are related, it is unlikely to be approved if there is no family connection
Read moreYou can file for and receive a divorce from an inmate, as long as the presiding judge does not hold it up - for reasons that might have to do with the incarceration. The inmate is NOT provided an attorney but will have to respond to the documents that are served to him in the prison. He can hire an outside attorney to file for him or do it himself (sometimes with the assistance of a paralegal inmate that helps
Read moreYou can send your inmate one pair of prescription glasses. There are no guidelines for the type of frames allowed, we would advise something that is durable. If he breaks them, you can send another pair.
Read moreYes, the pending revocation in another county can absolutely affect whether she paroles home. Right now she has: A 30 month sentence from one revocation Another open or pending revocation somewhere else That second case is the issue. What usually happens in this situation: 1. The other county can place a hold (detainer) When she gets close to release or parole She may not go home She can be transferred to that county to deal with the other
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