This is the next in a series of articles on early parole termination in Peoria, Illinois. My previous post provided an overview of the topics explored in this series. In this article, I will review Illinois’ legal framework for early termination of probation. I will also discuss the parameters that judges typically use when assessing whether an offender’s suspended sentence should be terminated early. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you navigate the court case. If you are currently on probation in Illinois and need assistance, contact my office today to speak with an attorney.
I discuss these topics later in the rest of this article and in this video:
How is probation and probation different in Illinois?
Don’t let the names fool you. Probation and probation can be similar processes, but they can have very different terms and requirements that you must adhere to if they are part of your sentence.
Here are the key differences between probation and Illinois probation:
Probation in Illinois
While probation is often used in place of prison time, probation is tied to prison time. Probation is a condition that allows a person to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community under supervision. For example, if you were convicted of a drug felony and sentenced to five years in prison, you can be paroled after two years if you have behaved well in prison and can show the parole board that parole is appropriate.
If you are granted parole by the parole board, you must meet certain conditions set by the parole board. Your parole terms will be regularly monitored by a parole officer, and one slip can land you back in jail for the remainder of your sentence, so compliance is key here, too.
The Illinois Parole System
Illinois lawmakers abolished probation at their discretion “at the dawn of the crime era,” said Katrina Burlet, campaign manager and operations manager for Parole Illinois. . His faction pushed the law and organized the press conference.
According to Parole Illinois, some at the time thought that fixed-length sentences would help address racism in the state’s criminal justice system. The change was intended to ensure equal treatment in sentencing, but blacks and Latinos were still disproportionately affected, often receiving longer prison sentences than whites, according to the group.
Execution of Parole
The Parole Board determines the terms of a person’s parole. These conditions are then monitored by a probation officer.
Probation terms are set with the intention of reintegrating an individual into society, and not as a form of punishment like probation. Because of this, conditions can vary widely and likely depend on the original offense committed by the probation officer. Some of the more common parole conditions include: