The Consequences of Violating Probation
state without the permission of the court, and possessing items they were prohibited from possessing or using. The consequences for violating probation can oftentimes bring a harsher punishment than the original charge. By violating the conditions of your parole, you could face serious consequences, which include but are not limited to the following:
Depending on prior convictions and the severity of the charges, many people who are convicted of a crime or plead guilty are placed on probation instead of going to jail. In most cases, this will allow the individual to continue with their regular lives with few interruptions. For those unfamiliar with probation, it is a set of rules laid out as part of a person’s sentence and must be followed either as punishment or to avoid a harsher sentence. The terms of each probationary period vary from person to person but often include reporting to or allowing visits from a probation officer. The person also cannot possess a firearm, use any illegal substance, commit any crime, or leave the state. Following the conditions of your parole is essential to avoiding harsher charges. If you violate your probation, you are committing a crime. People most often violate probation by failing to appear at scheduled court hearings or to their probation officer, traveling out of
Thankfully, there are some defenses to a probation violation claim. The prosecutor must prove you violated probation intentionally, or you were careless in your actions. The best thing you can do if you’re charged with violating your probation is to get an experienced attorney to fight for you. The consequences of a probation violation are extreme, and you do not want to go into a hearing unprepared. We can help solve your problems and create a defense to help your case. If you are worried you will violate probation or if you already have been charged with it, give us a call and we will help build a case and find a resolution.
• Your probation period may be extended.
• Your probation may have new terms added to it.
• You may have to serve a short sentence in jail.
• Your probation may be fully
revoked, which means you would serve a full sentence in prison.
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SLOPPY JOES
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb ground beef • 1 tbsp butter • 1/2 onion, chopped • 1/2 green pepper, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 cup tomato sauce • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tsp yellow mustard • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown beef over medium heat. 2. Add onion and pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook for 4 minutes and add garlic.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, then bring mixture to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Serve on your choice of bun!
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