It is important to realize that if you violate your probation, this is considered to be a very serious offense. Probation violations occur when you break the terms or conditions of your probation. The consequences associated with probation violation usually depend on a variety of factors…

Probation is a favorable alternative to spending time behind bars if you are convicted of a crime in Philadelphia. However, too many individuals make the mistake of not taking probation seriously. They may believe that probation conditions are not strict or that probation officers will be forgiving…

When someone is on probation and the person picks up a new arrest, the probation department can order the person be detained. At the outset of detention, the person is entitle to an initial hearing to determine if the person should be held in custody pending…