What is the burden of proof at a probation violation hearing?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Mejia, G043921, Super. Ct. No. 05CF3016 (Cal. App. 2011):
"The burden of proof at a probation violation hearing is by a preponderance of the evidence." (People v. Abrams (2007) 158 Cal.App.4th 396, 400.) We review the trial court's revocation decision for an abuse of discretion. (People v. Rodrigues (1994)
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