Parole / Probation

Criminal defendants who receive probation as part of their sentence are allowed to remain as members of their community and, in some cases, do not need to serve jail time, provided that they follow the stipulations set by the court. These court rules may require the defendant to seek counseling or some other type of treatment, participate in a treatment program, or perform community service. If the person does not comply with their probation, their probation can be revoked, and they can receive jail time. Depending on whether it is felony or misdemeanor probation, the defendant must remain under the supervision of a probation officer depending on the circumstances and the seriousness of the crime.

Parole is the conditional release of a prison inmate after serving all or part of his/her sentence, allowing the inmate to live in the community under supervision for the parole period. The decision to grant an inmate parole is the responsibility, in a majority of states, of a board of parole or commission. A violation of the conditions of parole is serious, and can result in revocation and re-imprisonment. Parole violations may subject a defendant to at least one year in county jail.

People who have violated their probation or parole are already dealing with previous convictions, so there is little or no chance of getting all charges thrown out. The goal is to keep the person out of jail, while addressing the issues behind the parole or probation violation. The Law Offices of Lloyd J. Nadel will work with prosecutors and the courts to resolve all outstanding violations.