Probation can be put forward in the course of criminal proceedings, usually in the prosecution stage or trial stage of a case.
In the prosecution stage, if the defendant is found guilty, he may be sentenced to probation, and the lawyer may apply to the prosecutor at this stage. At the trial stage, if the defendant is found guilty, he may be sentenced to probation, and lawyers can apply to the judge at this stage.
It should be noted that the application for probation must be based on specific reasons, such as the defendant's special family situation, work needs or other reasons, and these reasons must be approved by the judge. In addition, the application for probation also needs to submit relevant evidence materials, such as the defendant's family situation certificate and work certificate.
To sum up:
The application for probation is generally made in the course of criminal proceedings, and the specific time depends on the stage of the case. To apply for probation, you need to submit relevant evidence materials based on specific reasons. If the application is successful, the defendant may be sentenced to probation.
Legal basis:
Article 72 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates: "A criminal sentenced to criminal detention or fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years may be suspended if he meets the following conditions at the same time, and suspended for people under the age of 18, pregnant women and people who have reached the age of 75: (1) The circumstances of the crime are relatively minor; (2) showing repentance; (3) There is no danger of committing a crime again; (4) The announcement of probation has no significant adverse effect on the community where he lives. "