What is the effect of a probation revocation hearing on a criminal trial?

On May 31, 1984, ² a probation revocation hearing commenced in superior court. Pursuant to People v. Jasper (1983) 33 Cal.3d [179 Cal.App.3d 1201] 931, 191 Cal.Rptr. 648, 663 P.2d 206, ³ defense counsel moved to postpone the probation revocation hearing until after completion of the criminal trial, which was scheduled to commence in the municipal court the next day. As a prosecution witness was present, the trial court heard his testimony and then continued the revocation matter until after the criminal trial was completed.