If I enter into a plea agreement for a waiver (charges (dropped on misdemeanor theft), can the courts require me to bars/casinos and not drink alcohol for 1 year?
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If I enter into a plea agreement for a waiver (charges (dropped on misdemeanor theft), can the courts require me to bars/casinos and not drink alcohol for 1 year?
I was never charged with anything alcohol related.
Asked on July 31, 2013 under Criminal Law, Montana
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The court can impose conditions that are reasonable and related to rehabilitative efforts. The restrictions that you are describing are fairly standard and are approved as controls to help prevent defendants from getting back into trouble. So yes, the court can ban you from entering a bar, from gambling, or from consuming alcohol while you are on probation.
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