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Can a Probation Officer Make You Move or Quit Your Job?
On probation, you lose control of many parts of your life. Sometimes, your probation officer can even make you move and quit your job.
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What Are the Differences Between Prison Work and Work Release?
There are more differences than similarities between work release and prison work. They are both jobs and you are in custody in both situations. However, that’s about where the similarities end. There are several important ways in which they are different.
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Can You File a Lawsuit for Your Loved One in Prison?
Unless you are a licensed attorney, you have no legal standing to file a lawsuit on behalf of your loved one.
Usually, there are only two people that can file a lawsuit for someone–the person whose rights were violated or their attorney. And even then, it can be difficult.
What Is Work Release from Prison, and How Does It Work?
Work release comes in many different forms. Where you are incarcerated, what your crime was and other factors can play a role in how work release looks for you.
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What Is the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
Many people use the terms probation and parole to mean the same thing. They are both a form of custody. But in reality, they are different concepts.
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Can You Refuse to Work a Job When You’re in Prison?
Yes, unless they have a valid reason not to. People in prison with disabilities will be assigned jobs that they can manage. The BOP considers work to be part of the rehabilitation process.
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What Can You Do to Improve Your Loved One’s Living Conditions in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may be worried about their living conditions. Prisons and jails can be difficult places to live. Life is not comfortable in these facilities. But there are some things you can do to help.
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Do You Disclose Your Record? When Is the Right Time to Tell Someone About Your Charges?
You shouldn’t be defined by your charges or your record. However, most of the time, if you don’t disclose your record from others, they will accuse you of being deceptive. and/or their overall ability to trust you will be damaged.
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Can You Marry Another Person on Probation While You Are on Probation?
Although a long list, one of the general rules of probation is that you cannot be around someone else who is on probation. So, if two people on probation started dating, let alone be near each other, that would already be a violation of probation.
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Are Probation Officer Cell Phone Searches Allowed?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. More specifically, the amendment makes sure your property is safe unless there is a warrant. But, technology brings up new questions and complications
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