FRESNO, Calif. — During a probation hearing Monday in Fresno County Superior Court, a judge denied an accused individual’s request for early termination of probation, despite defense arguments that his supervision status has significantly hindered his ability to secure employment.
On Sept. 28, 2023, the accused pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years of probation on two counts. He was convicted on two felony charges for driving under the influence of drugs causing injury and evading peace officers. His driver’s license was also suspended for one year. In addition to the license suspension, the accused was required to enroll in a three-month Level 1 DUI program and was given a DUI Watson advisement.
On June 22, 2026, the accused asked Judge Raj Singh Badhesha if his probation could be terminated early and end on June 22. Deputy Public Defender Kaitlin Schneider stated, “This has affected his ability to get a job significantly. The accused has been turned down from seven separate locations recently, due to being on parole.”…