After someone pleads guilty to a crime or gets convicted in court, they face various criminal penalties. Sometimes, instead of incarcerating someone, a judge decides to order probation. Probation is a form of supervised release that allows someone to live in the...
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How does parole work in Maryland?
Depending on the crime you were convicted of, you may be able to apply for parole after serving some of your sentence. The chance to regain your freedom after spending time behind bars is not automatic, so it is crucial to understand how the process works. Parole...
Facing a parole violation
Being granted parole often feels like a lifeline for those who are ready to return to their normal lives, but who still have time left on their jail sentences. However, since parole is considered a conditional release, parolees are still technically under sentencing...
What’s considered to be a probation violation?
It's a privilege for you to be sentenced to probation instead of time in prison. This is why your Gaithersburg judge was likely careful to let you know about your rights and responsibilities when going over your sentence with you. If you violate the terms of your...
Probation and parole aren’t serving their intended purpose
Many people see probation as a suitable alternative to incarceration, but they don't realize just how difficult it is to meet the requirements of the program. In many cases, individuals will use plea deals to work out an arrangement that enables them to be placed on...
Parole conditions must be taken seriously
People who are sentenced to prison are usually eligible for parole before the expiration of their incarceration term. The release on parole only occurs when the Parole Board agrees that the person isn't a danger to society. It is a conditional release because the...
Tips to avoid alcohol during the holiday season
People who are on parole or probation have to abide by many different criteria if they want to avoid having to go to prison or jail. One of these is usually that they avoid alcohol. This isn't always easy, but it might become even more complex during the holiday...
Know your probation or parole terms to avoid violating them
There are many conditions that people on probation and parole have to meet. Some people think that these terms are interchangeable, but they aren't. Probation is a criminal sentence that enables a person to remain in the community. Parole is an early release from a...
Parole considerations for people incarcerated in Maryland
Being sentenced to time in prison triggers a countdown to the day you can walk out of that facility. However, many individuals who are in prison in Maryland are paroled before that day.Not everyone who is incarcerated is eligible for parole. Some convictions come...
Fourth Amendment rights might be diluted in probation and parole
When you are stopped by police officers, you need to know your rights. There are several things to remember in these cases. One of the primary ones is that you have the right to remain silent. This is usually a good idea -- but you need to be clear when you take that...
