Probation ISLAW

Sentence Not more than 6 years Maximum period of sentence must

Be more than 1 year

Penalty Imprisonment or fine Imprisonment

Disposition Sentence is suspended Must serve the minimum term of the

sentence

Violation Must serve the entire sentence Re-arrested, serve the unexpired
portion of the sentence into its
max

Appeal Forecloses probation except if No effect

Sentence is non probationable

Availability Only once Always available except those

disqualified

Nature Privilege, convict must apply Mandatory, convict need not apply