Is probation an act of clemency in lieu of punishment?

Is a criminal offence punishable by section 654 (a) of the Criminal Code of Ontario's Criminal Code punishable by Section 654, subdivision (a), punishable by the same law, punishable by a different law? (California, United States of America)

What is the test for a probation officer to search a person on probation under a probation search? (California, United States of America)

Can a probation officer request that appellant be released from probation even though appellant was on probation? (California, United States of America)

What is the test for a probation officer to obtain a probation report from the probation office? (California, United States of America)

When a probation officer reports that a defendant has committed a criminal offence under a probation search warrant, does the probation officer have the authority to order an electronic search? (California, United States of America)

In a motion to revoke and reinstate probation and remand the matter for further proceedings, what is the difference between a violation of probation and a breach of the probation conditions? (California, United States of America)

When is an act or omission punishable by section 654 of the California Penal Code punishable by multiple punishments? (California, United States of America)

Is a defendant entitled to an updated probation report because the probation officer mistakenly believed that he was ineligible for probation? (California, United States of America)

Is a probation condition of probation valid if it prohibits a defendant from engaging in sexual acts while on probation that is not in itself criminal? (California, United States of America)

Is a grant of probation an act of clemency in lieu of punishment? (California, United States of America)