Does the prosecution have the burden of proving a wilful violation of probation at a revocation hearing?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Mack, F060272 (Cal. App. 2011):

5. Thus, this case is distinguishable from People v. Buford(1974) 42 Cal.App.3d 975, a case on which appellant relies for the proposition that the prosecution has the burden of proving a willful violation of probation at a probation revocation hearing.

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