Probation and parole violations
What are some common examples of probation violations?
A conviction for any type of criminal offense can carry serious repercussions that could have a significant impact on your life. There are many types of criminal charges that may carry penalties, such as extensive monetary fines and time behind bars, and the idea of facing such issues can be...
The importance of federal probation
Federal probation is the attempt to reduce the rates of recidivism among the country’s most serious offenders. Repeat offenders in Pennsylvania contribute to high rates of drug misuse, fraud and violations of securities laws. One role of the United States Sentencing Commission is to review, monitor and report on the...
Consequences for probation or parole violations in Pennsylvania
Following the terms of your probation and parole is important to maintain your freedom and keep the consequences reduced. Violations of probation and parole in Pennsylvania could come with extra fines, jail time and a reversal of your probation or parole. Technical violations Probation and parole come with conditions that...
Probation troubles in PA court
Anyone convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania may face serious consequences for the illegal activity. Not all offenders are violent, and some may have a clean record. So, probation becomes an alternative to jail time. However, the Keystone State’s criminal justice system is imperfect, and someone on probation may get...
If you move, can it be considered a parole violation?
Pennsylvania residents on parole strive to heed the conditions of their parole. If a person moves, it’s fair to wonder if that can be considered a parole violation. What are the normal conditions of parole? When a person has served time in prison and is released early, there are certain...
Domestic violence claims may threaten parole
Inmates paroled from the Pennsylvania correctional system have to follow the rules and terms of their release. Failing a drug test or engaging in past criminal activities could result in a return to prison. Also, persons convicted or with a history of domestic violence-related crimes may be held accountable if...
What can happen if you violate parole?
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania who has been released on parole, it means your sentence is almost over. When you’re on parole, you have strict requirements that you must obey. Violating the conditions of your parole can send you right back to prison. You should know what can...
Problem of lifetime parole in Pennsylvania
Some people who were sentenced to sentences of life without parole as juveniles have been resentenced and released from prison in Pennsylvania. However, many of these people have received sentences including indefinite parole, threatening their freedom if they commit even a minor parole violation. Some former offenders who are currently...
Can you look for a job while on probation?
If a Pennsylvania court grants you probation, you may have the option of bypassing time behind bars. Or, you may have already served time, but now have the option of living a semi-normal life so long as you meet the requirements for your probation. During this period, you can enjoy...
What is the difference between probation and parole?
As you prepare to face criminal charges, you may wonder what the difference is between probation and parole. If a judge orders you to participate in either option, both mean you may not need to serve your full term behind bars. Whether probation or parole, having the opportunity to avoid...
Understanding the process for violating parole
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 commission gives the...
What is considered a violation of probation?
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 you may have to abide by...
Is the probation system broken in Pennsylvania?
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 heading to prison or...
Understand the parole violation process
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 to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and...
What are common parole violations?
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 Parole. CPV refers to criminal parole violators. To violate...
What are the consequences of parole violations?
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 several...
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill ordered released on bail
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 credibility. In fact, prosecutors recently argued before a judge that...
Fighting for a second chance: when probation or parole is revoked
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 thought in their mind is logically upon their freedom,...
The potential for additional penalties in a probation violation
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 remaining in the community. Criminal justice policy makers have...
Who administers the probation and parole system?
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 Valley may not know...