What is the effect of a probation condition that requires a defendant to follow any reasonable instruction given by her supervising probation officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Todd, C088309 (Cal. App. 2020):
On appeal, defendant contends the probation condition that she follow any reasonable instruction given by her supervising probation officer is an improper delegation of the court's authority to the probation officer. She further contends the case must be remanded for a hearing on her ability to pay the fines and fees under People v. Dueas (2019) 30 Cal.App.5th 1157 (review on own motion declined and request for depublication denied Mar. 27, 2019, S254210) (Dueas).
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