Probation vs. Parole: Which Is Right for Your Case?
- January 10th, 2018
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What are the differences between probation and parole? Probation allows adult offenders to be placed in community supervision through a probation agency, often instead of incarceration. Some jurisdictions combine short-term incarceration sentences with probation. This is called a split sentence….
The Main Differences Between Parole and Probation
- October 25th, 2017
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Many people confuse parole and probation. Understand that either is an alternative to incarceration. Importantly, probation happens before, and sometimes instead of, the fulfillment of a jail or prison sentence. In contrast, parole represents the early release from prison. In…
An Overview of the Texas Parole Process
- September 20th, 2017
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If you have questions about the Texas parole process, this post concerns the conditions and eligibility for a prisoner’s release. As an offender’s eligibility for parole review date approaches, the Texas parole panel at the Texas Board of Pardons and…