Is a probation condition invalid if it has no relationship to the crime committed?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. R.M. (In re R.M.), A145731 (Cal. App. 2016):

As noted, a probation condition is invalid under Lent if it has no relationship to the crime committed, relates to conduct that is not criminal, and is not reasonably related to future criminality; all three elements must be present before a condition will be found invalid. (People v. Olguin (2008) 45 Cal.4th 375, 379 (Olguin).) We agree with appellant that the first two elements of Lent are satisfied here. There was no evidence to suggest appellant used an electronic device in the commission of the crime, and the use of electronic devices is not illegal.

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