Commonwealth v. Christian

We consider (1) whether the defendant used correct procedure to seek review of the revocation of his probation; and (2) whether, after judgment of conviction, the conditions of probation are negotiable.

History of proceedings. Michael J. Christian, the defendant, placed a telephone call to the home of a former woman friend as to whom he was subject to a “no contact” order under G. L. c. 209A. To a charge of violating that c. 209A order, Christian entered a plea of guilty. A District Court judge on August 2, *4781996, imposed a sentence of one year of probation.1 The terms of probation were…