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I was given probation in court on 4/17/08.  Paid the 833 dollars for lab fees, court costs, etc.  But no one has contacted me as of yet.  I had contacted the court system June 2nd and they told me that everything had been sent out and to just keep waiting.  I am very uneasy about the situation and am wondering if waiting nearly 2 months to be contacted is commonplace?  What else could i do besides call the court to make sure the ball is rolling on my case.

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Kevin,

   Once the judge says "guitly" a police officer has no contact with a criminal case or the defendant.  That, as you know, is the job of the probation or corrections department of whatever state that you live in.  So asking me about probation matters would not be in my field of expertise.  It could be that in some states your situation is perfectly normal while in others it would be unusual.  My suggestion is to simply call the probation office and find out the status of your case.

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

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