Parole Violation

St. Louis, MO Parole Violation Attorney

Parole is the process where the Missouri Board of Probation releases an offender from confinement after serving a portion of his or her sentence. Parole is not a matter of right. In fact, it is typically earned by demonstrating good behavior while confined in prison. The parole board determines whether placement in a residential facility, community release center, or on electronic monitoring is appropriate. The board also establishes special conditions in order to address an offender’s specific needs. If these conditions are violated, the parole board will typically revoke parole, and the violator will be imprisoned.

If released on parole, an individual must abide by the following conditions:

• All federal, state, municipal, and county laws must be obeyed.
• If arrested, you must report the arrest within 48 hours to your parole officer.
• You must obtain permission from your parole officer to travel out of the area.
• You must receive permission before making a change in residency.
• You must receive approval on your employment, and any change in your employment must also be approved.
• You must receive permission before associating with any person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.
• You cannot possess, use or sell controlled substances.
• You cannot possess a firearm.
• You must follow all directions relating to reporting to your parole officer.
• You must follow any other special parole conditions specifically required of you.

It is imperative that an individual released from incarceration on parole strictly adhere to all conditions and terms of their release. One violation may send you back to prison. A new criminal charge not only can send you back to prison, but it can also add additional time to your term of incarceration.

Contact a St. Louis Parole Violation Lawyer Today

If you have violated the conditions of your parole or are facing a new criminal charge, call the St. Louis criminal defense lawyers of Henderson Law Group today for a free consultation. Our criminal defense lawyers will zealously fight to protect your rights and defend your freedom. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.