Violations of Probation in Illinois: Felony and Misdemeanor
What Is Probation? Probation is a criminal penalty that is ordered upon conviction of crime. In some cases, a judge may find that jail time is inappropriate, and will instead order probation. It is important to note that probation is not merely a judicial warning or a slap on the wrist. While probation is obviously less severe than jail time, there may be strict requirements that go along with this penalty. Such requirements are the conditions of your probation, and...
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