What is formal probation?
General rules won’t help because the judge has to impose conditions that relate to the crime. Probation is a deal with the court. You agree to follow certain directions and the judge agrees not to impose the maximum sentence. If you screw up, the judge can send you to jail or prison, depending on whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony. In formal probation, you actually report to a probation officer on a regular basis. One universal term of probation is to obey all laws. If you are convicted of a new crime (with the exception of minor traffic offenses), you would be in violation of probation. Other possible conditions include: Serve a jail term which is less than the maximum for the offense, up to one year. Perform community service. Pay restitution. Stay employed unless you are a full time student. Don’t move without permission of the probation officer. Submit to testing for drugs and/or alcohol. Don’t use drugs or alcohol, and stay out of places where alcohol is the primary item
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