00:00Hi, and welcome to our channel dedicated to helping you navigate the legal system
00:03with confidence. I'm Hugh Vu.
00:06And today we're exploring the critical topic for many in orange County and
00:10beyond early termination of probation.
00:13This can be a game changer for a lot of people with a criminal record,
00:16opening doors that were once closed.
00:19Let's dive into our comprehensive seven step guide to help you understand
00:23successfully petition for early termination.
00:25Why early termination can change your life.
00:29Many times when we are on probation,
00:32it's a hindrance because we have a conviction on our record.
00:36When we have a conviction on a record and fill out job applications,
00:40it creates problems,
00:42especially if you're in an existing job and you want to transfer to another
00:46location. On top of that,
00:49other things could happen if you wanted to get an entry level job.
00:53These convictions can slow you down in your job application.
00:57The first step towards early termination.
00:59When you are trying to get the court to exercise the discretion
01:04to terminate your probation, I want to say nothing else than, Hey,
01:09just because you ask for it, the court is going to grant it for you, right?
01:13That's not the case. You have to put together a package.
01:17And part of this package is getting a lot of references and people who will
01:22vouch for you, not just your friends and family,
01:25but also your professional colleagues and coworkers as well.
01:29And these letters have to be impactful as well.
01:32They can't just say, Joe Schmoe is a good person. I like him.
01:36It has to spell out who you are and acknowledge the
01:41fact that you made a mistake and that they're aware of it.
01:44But regardless of that, they still think that you're deserving of relief.
01:49Meeting your probation requirements.
01:51Another thing that you have to have down is completing all the probation
01:56conditions,
01:57like paying your fines and attending all required programs before filing for
02:01termination.
02:02You do not know how many times that people have gone up to me and say, Hey,
02:06I want to terminate my probation. And also I want to expunge my record,
02:10but they have not paid their fines. If this is the case,
02:15save your money, go pay your fines, complete your community service.
02:20And then you can entertain terminating probation because if you went forward
02:25with it anyways, you will be just wasting your money.
02:29Step four down there in the description,
02:32I'll give you a link that lets you get your rap sheet.
02:34The rap sheet details all your incidences with law enforcement,
02:38along with case numbers and conviction to hire an attorney or not.
02:44There are pros and cons to hiring an attorney to do this for you versus
02:48self-representation for early termination of probation.
02:52If you hire an attorney, they know what to do.
02:55They're familiar with the local court process. And on top of that,
02:59you have a higher degree of success.
03:01The cons of it is that you will have to pay for hiring an attorney.
03:07The attorneys do not work for free and you will be charged.
03:12These are things to think about. Not everybody has the same financial situation.
03:16So only, you know, best in this case, navigating the paperwork,
03:21the paperwork is below. There'll be instructions on how to fill it out.
03:25It's pretty self explanatory. After you fill them out,
03:28then you have to secure a date for your hearing.
03:31This can be done of two, one of two ways. And it depends on your courthouse.
03:36You can write it in yourself and then go follow it.
03:38Or the second one is you go to the clerk and then you ask the clerk what dates
03:42they're setting these at. If you are unfamiliar,
03:45I would suggest that you go to the clerk and ask because then the court clerk
03:50will also know which room it's at as well. What to expect at the hearing.
03:55When you have your court hearing for a termination of probation,
03:58it's going to be about equity.
03:59The district attorney will argue that a deal is a deal.
04:03You agreed to it and you're going to say equity. You've been a good person.
04:08And also you have all these people vouching for you.
04:11This is the pivotal moment and this is what happens during the hearing.
04:16You got to prepare and explain and be ready to tell the judge.
04:20Why is it that you should get some kind of leeway?
04:25This could be that you've done more than your fair share of probation or you
04:29went more beyond or you went above and beyond.
04:33Early termination of probation can be a crucial step towards reclaiming control
04:36of your life. Remember,
04:37each step in this process brings you closer to a future where your past doesn't
04:42define you. If you need assistance,
04:44don't hesitate to contact a professional for guidance.
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04:50And if you have questions, leave a comment down there below,
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