People make mistakes all the time. If a mistake lands you on the wrong side of the law, the consequences will depend on what you did and the severity of your actions. For instance, if you are convicted of a minor offense, the judge might put you on probation. However,...
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What are some frequent parole violations?
When someone gets released on parole, they are given a set of instructions that they need to follow. If they do not, this is a violation of the conditions of their parole and can have legal consequences. They may have to return to prison, so this can have a severe...
The role of a probation officer
You may have heard the terms probation and parole before. These are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different. Parole is the early release of a prisoner subject to good behavior when they have been serving a term of incarceration. By contrast,...
What should you know about a probation or parole violation?
People who are on probation or parole will have to comply with certain terms. When they don’t, the supervising officer can issue a violation. A parole or probation violation is a serious matter that’s handled through a bench trial. What is a bench trial? A bench...
Will you go back to jail for a parole violation?
You may get released on parole after serving your minimum sentence. However, your release is conditional, and you must fulfill or abide by the requirements set by the parole board. Otherwise, you risk facing legal sanctions for violating the terms of your parole. The...
Common examples of parole violations
Some criminal penalties result in an individual spending time in prison. This can be a period of weeks, months or even years. If an individual has shown exemplary behavior during their sentence, it’s possible that they may be offered parole. Essentially, this is an...
Can my Maryland probation be shortened or terminated?
If you have been convicted of a crime, one of the penalties the court may impose on you is a probation sentence. Depending on the offense in question, probation can last a couple of months to several years. During your probation period, the court may require you to...
Is your loved one leaving prison? Here’s how you can help
Even after serving relatively short sentences, those just released from prison go through a sort of culture shock. For those who have served many years or decades behind bars, “hitting the bricks” after a long prison stint can be completely disorienting. The biggest...
Understand the requirements of probation
A person who’s convicted of a criminal charge may face probation as part of their sentence. This enables them to remain out in the community while being under the watchful eye of a probation officer. Probationers have very specific rules they have to follow. There...
Could you claim parole or probation?
Some people believe that sentencing should be about punishing someone. They would happily see those convicted of crimes locked up with the keys thrown away. Others have more faith in people. They realize that anyone can make mistakes and believe people can change....
