Tag: Parole
How To Avoid Common Pitfalls While On Probation: Part 2
You’d rather be on probation than behind bars. But you still need to be careful. Here’s Part II of our series on common mistakes.
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How To Avoid Common Pitfalls While On Probation: Part 1
You’d rather be on probation than behind bars. But you still need to be careful. Here’s Part I of our series on common mistakes.
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Can You Challenge Your Conditions of Release?
You can challenge the conditions of your release at any time. Your first chance will be at your release hearing. Depending on where you are in custody, that could be a parole, probation or supervised release hearing.
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What Happens If an Offender Violates Terms of Release?
In many cases, you can be released from prison before your sentence is complete. Whether it’s probation or parole, they both come with rules. In either case, if an offender violates these terms of release, they can face serious consequences.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your First Amendment Rights
The First Amendment protects your rights related to speech, religion, and assembly. But how does a criminal conviction affect those rights?
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fourth Amendment Rights
Your Fourth Amendment rights protect your privacy. But what happens to those rights when you’re convicted of a crime? Read more inside.
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What Is Parole in Absentia?
If an inmate moves to a prison outside the state, it is hard for them to attend a parole hearing. That’s why it may help to know what parole in absentia is and how it works.
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How Often Does an Offender Need to Report to Their Parole Officer?
Some people spend years getting ready for parole hearings. Lawyers and loved ones may help get support items ready. But what happens when the board approves your request and schedules your release? T
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