Is there any case law supporting a finding that a defendant violated his probation by associating with a gang?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Vargas, G037832 (Cal. App. 12/27/2007), G037832 (Cal. App. 2007):
Defendant contends the court erred in finding he violated probation by "associat[ing] with [people] on probation, parole, or . . . gang members." But the decision is supported by substantial evidence. (People v. Arreola (1994) 7 Cal.4th 1144, 1161.) The court found, and we agree, that defendant's admissions to Estrada are sufficient evidence of his awareness of the terms of his probation and that he violated them.
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