PROBATION AND PAROLE
What’s the Difference? At these meetings, the defendant could be subject to random drug or alcohol testing. The probation officer will inquire and research if the defendant has had any new law violations. If you were to take a plea for a DUI, for example, you are going to have mandatory probation. This means you will most likely need to meet with the probation officer at least once per month. Parole , unlike probation, is not contemplated at the time of sentencing. Parole occurs after you are sentenced and are in prison. If you are released early from prison on good behavior or if the prison is overcrowded, you may be eligible for parole. You may also qualify for parole after serving a period of your sentence. In the state of Florida, someone who has been imprisoned for a criminal conviction must serve at least 85% of their sentence before they qualify for parole.
This is a common question we hear from clients: What’s the difference between probation and parole? The two terms are sometimes confused, but they are very different. Here’s how each is defined:
Probation is contemplated at the time of the sentencing — meaning it’s part of the punishment — or it is worked into any form of plea agreement. If you’re found guilty at trial, a judge can order you to serve probation for a certain period of time as an alternative to, or in addition to, serving jail time.
The purpose of probation is, in part, to rehabilitate the individual and keep them on the right track. If a defendant is on probation, they will be assigned a probation officer and have regular meetings.
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MANGO OATMEAL MUFFINS by Inspired by the Seasons
Love the buttery, yellow Ataulfo mangoes? Me too! Here’s a great way to add them to your morning.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tsp baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled) 1 cup diced mango (about 3 of the Ataulfo variety)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease one muffin tin (or use muffin liners).
2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl, set aside. In a medium-sized bowl add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, butter and mix until blended well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Stir in mangoes and pecans. 3. Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups; they will be pretty full. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
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