Q: I was offered a plea deal that says 2 years hard labor suspended 3 years ASP. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN EXACTLY
A:
It means that you would be sentenced to 2 years prison with LA Department of Corrections, at hard labor. That prison sentence would be suspended (put on hold) and not served. You would be placed on 3 years adult supervised probation. There would be normal conditions of that probation. If you comply and successfully complete the 3 years of probation, you would not serve the 2 years of prison time. You would, however, be subject to probation revocation if you violate the terms of your probation. If your probation is revoked, you would then be subject to being sentenced to all or part of the 2 year prison sentence with the Department of Corrections, at hard labor.
You should consult with a criminal defense attorney to discuss and consider the pros and cons of this sentence and the propriety of the State's offer.
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