Oakland County probation lawyer Paul J. Tafelski releases a new article (https://www.michigandefenselaw.com/blog/what-is-the-process-of-probation-in-michigan/) explaining the process of probation in Michigan. The lawyer explains that probation is an alternative to jail for somebody who has been convicted of some type of criminal offense. A judge has a lot of options when it comes to sentencing someone accused of a crime.
“Probation is basically considered an alternative to incarceration and it is a way for the court to supervise somebody and keep an eye on somebody for a set period of time in order to make sure that they are doing everything the court wants. For a misdemeanor conviction, the longest time you can be on probation is two years. For a felony, the longest you can be on probation is five years,” says the Oakland County probation lawyer.
The lawyer explains that the difference between parole and probation is that parole is imposed on someone who is being released from prison. However, probation means that a person is still in the system but has not been sent to prison.
Attorney Paul Tafelski says that the judge will look at the person’s charges and their past criminal history to see if they deserve to be put on probation. If the person has been on probation before, the judge may have a hard time deciding whether or not that person would be a good candidate for probation.
“While you’re on bond, you can have conditions similar to probation. You can’t leave the state without permission, you have to do drug or alcohol testing, you have to stay in touch with pretrial services, and other things along those lines are conditions of your being out of jail while your case is pending. You do not go on probation until after your sentencing occurs, which is usually a few weeks or a month after you’re convicted. Probation only starts only after sentencing,” the lawyer explains in the article.
Lastly, the lawyer emphasizes the importance of having a skilled local attorney when facing any charges. An experienced lawyer may be able to help the defendant understand their rights and protect their freedom.
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