In August 2017, MurthyDotCom alerted stakeholders to a recent trend in which the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had begun rejecting AP applications for applicants who traveled while their applications were pending . More details on this sudden and unannounced change in USCIS’s practice are available at MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, USCIS Denying Advance Parole Applications Based on Overseas Travel (10 August 2017).
In a follow-up report from NewsBrief, Murthy Takes Action: NSC Agrees to No Longer Deny Early Parole Requests Due to Travel Abroad (25 August 2017), it was reported that the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) agreed had to abandon this practice. However, it was further noted that the Murthy law firm had not yet heard from the other USCIS service centers on the matter.
Can I go to rehab during the trial period?
Yes, judges and other law enforcement officials who work in parole and parole boards often strongly recommend parole rehabilitation. In recent years, the legal system has begun to change how it handles drug-related criminal arrests and convictions. As a result, court-ordered drug withdrawal is much more common today than it used to be. This is great news for addicts who would rather be sent to an addiction treatment center than jail.
However, if you are on probation and wish to enter rehab, you should maintain constant communication with your parole officer and be aware of the limitations of your parole, as any violation can result in serious consequences such as arrest or time in prison .
- Estimates based on 2020 data. Probation and Parole in the United States report, 2020 from the Bureau of Justice Statistics mentions that as of December 31, 2020 there are 3,053,700 persons on parole and 862,100 persons on parole and notes that about 19% of persons on parole and 10% of persons on probation are women, so we estimate that there are 580,203 women on parole and 86,210 women on parole. ↩
- This data is from 2016. While the Bureau is releasing more recent data (2020) on probation and parole at the state level hat of Justice Statistics, 2016 is the most recent year for which BJS released this data by state and gender. For those seeking more current and detailed data on their state’s probation service and parole population, this data may be available from each state’s municipal regulatory agency. ↩
Estimates are based on 2020 data. The Bureau of Justice Statistics report on Parole and Parole in the United States, 2020 lists 3,053,700 persons on parole and 862,100 persons on parole (As of December 31, 2020). , noting that approximately 19% of probation officers and 10% of probation officers are women. So we estimate that there are 580,203 women on parole and 86,210 women on parole. ↩
Qualified criminal defense lawyer in Corpus Christi!
Regardless of the circumstances of your probation violation, you should speak to someone at Gale Law Group. We have years of experience in all areas of criminal defense, so we have all the tools you need to protect your rights. If you are interested in working with a qualified Corpus Christi criminal defense attorney to fight for you, be sure to contact us. We’d love to talk to you!
Why Hire an Attorney
If you want to make the most of the PIA hearing you are granted, you must ensure that you meet all Texas requirements to do so. However, you may need legal advice and help with tasks such as completing the information pack or accessing your criminal record.
Your attorney may also be present at any interview you are required to give to the parole board. He or she can ensure you understand the questions the board members will ask you and provide the correct information to determine your eligibility for parole.