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Sorry everyone, but no show today (Thursday 5/21.) We'll be back live on Tuesday the 26th. We'll be posting throughout the holiday weekend, so be on the lookout. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. Be happy and be safe!
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***NOTE FOR TONIGHT (5/5)*** We've had some minor technical difficulties around tonight's Sidebar episode, so we've had to cancel. We'll be back with that show on Thursday, 5/7, and of course we'll be back tomorrow morning with TCF Live at the normal time!
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Which of the following is generally NOT a strong mitigating factor a judge will consider before revoking probation?
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In many jurisdictions, a probationer facing revocation for a technical violation has the right to:
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Judges have wide discretion in revocation outcomes. They can:
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We had a little fun on today's live show. I did the opening and closing for the show in the style of Dr. Seuss! If you missed it, go check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fimwf...
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At a revocation hearing, the defendant has already been convicted of the new crime that triggered the violation. The standard of proof for that violation becomes:
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A defendant on probation moves without notifying the officer and misses appointments. This is typically classified as:
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Under Gagnon v. Scarpelli, a probationer is entitled to:
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