Q: can you go before judge if your fines are paid and ask for an early deferment ?
A:
In many instances a Judge WILL entertain an application or motion for early termination of a deferred probation provided all probationary obligations have been satisfactorily completed and fines, costs, assessments and probation fees are paid in full. You simply have your attorney file the motion and see if the Court will agree to sign an Order Setting Hearing and find a place for the request on his/ her docket. If they set it for hearing…that’s promising. If they refuse to do do so it is likely because they are disinclined to grant such relief.
Why would the Court NOT want to grant such relief? Well, many times enduring the journey of the probation (successfully negotiating probation, complying with all probationary requirements, paying all money, avoiding further contact with law enforcement during that time) is such an integral part of the punishment that they are NOT inclined to shorten it. But, you will never know until you and your attorney file your motion and give it a try. Best of luck!
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