Parole & Probation

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense, then prison time may form part of your sentence. In some circumstances, you may be granted a conditional release before your sentence was set to be complete, but you will be on parole. Importantly, parole does not come...

While you were doing time in prison, all you could think about was getting out and getting back to your family and loved ones. You counted down the days until your sentence was fulfilled. When you were granted parole, you were ecstatic walking out the doors and into...

Being convicted of a criminal offense can have severe implications on your life. One of the more serious penalties is being sent to prison for an extended period of time. In some circumstances, you may be eligible for release before serving your full sentence. Early...

Going to jail is the biggest concern of many people facing criminal charges. Probation can be a way for them to avoid time in state custody while also facing ongoing consequences for their actions. When the courts order probation, they do so in lieu of a more serious...

When a loved one gets out of prison on parole, they’ll be released under supervision. This means that they need to report to a parole officer periodically. They’ll also have to comply with other terms for the program. While there are certain conditions that are...