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Parole refers to when a judge releases a person from prison before the end of his or her sentence term. This does not mean, however, that the person is free. It means that the person is fulfilling the sentence term outside of confinement. Upon release, the parole...
When you are on probation, it helps to know what the law considers a violation. Your probation conditions may restrict your movements and require you to attend meetings and appointments. While probation terms vary from case to case, there are some general rules that...
Probation is something judges often use to forego putting a person behind bars. It is common for lower-level crimes or for first-time offenders. If you get a sentence that includes probation in Pennsylvania, you may think of it as a second chance since you are not...
When people violate their parole, they may have many concerns about what will happen next. It is important to understand the process parole violators might go through and the consequences they might face. People may think all parole violations are the same. According...
For those convicted of a crime, parole offers an abundance of opportunities. Unfortunately, if you violate parole, you can lose those opportunities. The following includes what you need to know about parole violations, according to the PA Board of Probation and...
If you are a Pennsylvania resident convicted of a crime, you may serve a specific amount of time in prison and then return to society under the conditions of parole. While the exact nature of your parole may depend on the details of your case and conviction, there are...
In 2008, rapper Meek Mill (Robert Rihmeek Williams) was convicted of drug and weapon charges after a Philadelphia narcotics officer testified against him. Meek Mill has always denied the charges, and prosecutors now admit to serious doubts about that officer's...
Many people are understandably relieved upon knowing that they do not have to serve the maximum sentence applicable to an original criminal offense, provided that they satisfy the terms and conditions of probation or parole. For many such individuals, the foremost...
There are millions of Americans who are currently under court supervision through a probation department due to a criminal conviction. Probation supervision allows those who have been convicted of a crime to, in essence, serve the sentence for that crime while...
Many students and others in State College have probably heard a little about how probation and parole works if one is in the system after conviction for a crime. Most know that the system is administered by probation officers and parole officers. But many in Happy...