Probation and Community Control
In the state of Florida, relatively few individuals receive parole as part of their criminal sentencing. A Florida statute requires that convicted criminals serve a minimum of 85% of their sentence in prison. But probation and community control are alternative forms of sentencing for many offenders.
If you or someone you love has been charged in a criminal case, it is important to consider the consequences of a conviction. Criminal charges can have a lifelong effect, whether the offender serves time in a prison facility or not. Please contact the West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers at Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 to discuss the facts of your case.
Types of Probation
Not all criminal charges result in jail time. The state of Florida has two alternative forms of punishment, depending on the nature of the crime. Probation and community control (sometimes referred to as “house arrest”) are two types of sentencing that allow individuals to retain a degree of interaction with their communities. The following types of probation and community control each have distinct requirements and methods of enforcement:
- Probation
- Administrative probation
- Sex-offender probation
- Drug-offender probation
- Community control
- Community control with electronic monitoring
- Community control for sex offenders
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If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you need an experienced legal professional on your side. Contact the West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers at Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 for more information.
