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What will happen to someone that is on parole if they are caught with drugs?
Asked on Jun 26th, 2014 on Criminal Law - California
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They are in jail waiting for a judge hearing. They have been since June 5th. I know it's violation of parole. His parole officer has sent recommendations that he go back to prison.
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There are many variables that will go into what will happen. The first being the charge that he is on parole for in the first place. Another would be his criminal record. The opinions of the parole officer and the judge will also be important. It is impossible to know exactly what will happen, but speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area will help to give you a better idea.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2014 at 8:26 AM
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The court can reinstate the terms of parole, may make patrol more stringent or send the violated to jail/prison.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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Prison most likely.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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There is a very good chance that he will go back to prison. A lot will depend on the amount, type of drug and how good his attorney is.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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You don't tell me what the person is on parole for. However, if the probation officer is recommending he go back to prison... good chance that will happen.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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It is very likely that his parole officer will put a detainer on him when his new case is resolved, he will go back to prison to serve more of his sentence.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
A person on probation who is caught with drugs, will have a probation revocation hearing in front of the judge. At that hearing evidence will be supplied by the law enforcement officer who did a search and found the drugs. Additionally, a recommendation will be submitted by his probation officer. The result of this hearing can be a reinstatement of probation or depending upon the charges and a suspended sentence, county jail or state prison.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:15 PM