When a person is arrested on criminal charges, that person can face a variety of penalties if convicted of the crime. In many cases, people can be sentenced to jail or prison time. They can also be sentenced to fines and restitution, depending on the specific criminal charges that they face. Additionally, many people may also be sentenced to probation.
When a person is on probation, that person is generally out of custody, but has limits on their behavior. The specific terms of a person's probation can vary and may include restrictions on where a person can live, who a person can socialize with or what substances a person can consume. A probation officer is assigned to ensure that these rules are followed until people complete their time on probation.
If a person does not follow the rules of their probation, then the person could face addition criminal charges for probation violation. These charges could result in new penalties including time in jail or prison. For example, an Oregon man is back in police custody following a suspected probation violation.
According to police, the man was on probation and was not allowed to associate with people who had drug convictions. However, police claim that the man allowed people with drug convictions to stay at his home despite knowing about the other people's prior convictions. The probation officer working the case claims that a search of the man's home also revealed drug paraphernalia.
The man is now facing jail time as a result of this recent arrest. Reports claim that the man said he only let the people into his home as an act of charity but that he did not use drugs.
Probation violations, like the one suspected by police in this case, can have a serious effect on a person's life. Those facing violations should know that they have the right to fight these charges and regain their freedom.
Source: The Oregonian, "Owner of North Portland nuisance house arrested on probation violation," Maxine Bernstein, June 27, 2014
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