This is the first in a series of articles on early parole termination in Peoria, Illinois. Parole is a common sentencing option in the Illinois criminal justice system. While it is clear that remaining in the community is preferable to incarceration, probation officers must still meet strict conditions during their supervision. Illinois law gives judges the power to release defendants early from probation in certain circumstances. For obvious reasons, this is an attractive option for those who are currently on their trial period. The purpose of this series is to provide general information about the legal requirements and possible consequences of early termination of probation. If you are on your probationary period and need help, contact my office today to speak to an attorney.
In this series we cover the following topics:
When can a judge end your probation early?
The top 5 reasons why a judge may end the probationary period early are if you:
- meet all the conditions of the probationary period: If you are on probation, you must meet certain conditions and meet conditions (e.g., perform community service, attend alcohol education classes after a DUI, and comply with certain gun restrictions after a domestic violence conviction). You can end the probationary period if you meet all the conditions of your probationary period early.
- Avoid arrest or new charges: This is similar to behavior during probation. A judge can shorten your probationary period if they can show that you were rehabilitated by not breaking the law.
- Pay Fees and Remedies: As a condition of probation, you must generally pay certain fines, fees, court costs, and/or remedial penalties. If these are the only requirements you must meet during the probationary period, a judge may release you early once you have made all payments due.
- avoiding a parole violation: This is akin to not breaking the law. If you do not raise an issue with the court or probation officer and meet all of the terms of your probation, you may be exempted from probation.
- Cases of hardship if the probationary sentence is not ended prematurely: Cases of hardship that may justify the early termination of the probationary sentence include not taking up gainful employment due to the probation and the inability to travel.
Speak to a Parole Attorney for Help
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Step 4: Petition in court
If you want the court to review your case and terminate your probation early, you should ask your attorney to make a formal petition. Your attorney must provide the court with a good explanation as to why you deserve early release from your suspended sentence. In general, you must prove some form of wrong that you will suffer if you are not released, such as: B. the suspended sentence, which has a negative impact on your employment.
In addition, the public prosecutor’s office must be informed of your application, since they must be given the opportunity to object to your application. An experienced lawyer knows how to file your application correctly and successfully defend it in court.