The People v. Kastner CA5

DISCUSSION

Procedural History At her original sentencing, the court suspended imposition of sentence and placed appellant on formal felony probation. Several months later, the probation officer filed a violation report with the court, after which the court released appellant and indicated the probation violation would be dismissed if she complied with the probation conditions. Two months later, another probation violation report was filed with the court, after which the court revoked and reinstated probation. Several months later, another probation violation report was filed and again the court revoked and reinstated probation. A few months later, the same scenario was repeated. A report of probation violation was filed and the court again revoked and reinstated probation. One month later, the probation officer filed yet another violation of probation report and the court set the matter for a hearing. Appellant admitted violating probation for the fourth time and the court

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