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Court can exceed 14-day sentence for absconding probationer

Where defendant committed three prior technical violations of his probation, the court is not limited to a 14-day sentence after defendant’s fourth technical violation – first-time absconding from probation. This is so despite language in the sentencing guidelines that seemingly indicates otherwise. Overview Defendant Williams was on probation and committed three technical probation violations. Under the sentencing ...