Does a probation officer have to serve two consecutive terms of probation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. West, F077999 (Cal. App. 2020):
13. The People also contend the issue is forfeited. In light of defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we dispose of this issue on the merits. (People v. Thompson (2010) 49 Cal.4th 79, 121, fn. 14 [rejecting claim of ineffective assistance where claim fails on the merits].)
14. The probation department recommended consecutive terms, but did not state consecutive terms were mandatory.
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