I looked both words in the dictionary, but still, I'm not clear one from the other. I've heard people being on parole and I've also heard people being on probation. Anyone who knows, please explain. Thank you.......
2006-07-14 19:25:33 · 8 answers · asked by ozker8a 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
the easiest way to explain is to say
parole is when you've done a couple of years
probation is when you've done a couple of months
2006-07-14 19:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by riderchick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the difference between probation and parole?
If you are over the age of 17 and have been convicted of an offense, your sentence may include probation. Probation allows you to live in the community as long as you follow certain rules set by the court. If any of the rules are violated, a warrant for your arrest may be issued and the judge may re-sentence you for the original offense. As an example of a probationary sentence the judge may decide that so long as you are not arrested again, and regularly meet with your probation officer, you may not have to serve a more severe jail or prison sentence.
Parole is a conditional release from prison. You may be released from prison before the original term has been completed, and serve the remainder of your term in the community. The court will set conditions which you must follow, or you may be returned to prison.
2006-07-15 02:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parole is when you are let out of prison before you have served all the time you were originally supposed to serve. Probation is when you aren't in prison, but are supervised by an agent of the state (a parole officer) who is supposed to ensure you behave yourself and don't commit more crimes. Often, people who are paroled are put on probation for some lenth of time, or sometimes a convict is put on probation instead of being locked up in prison.
2006-07-15 02:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mark V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me its really the same thing...parole is when someone first gets out of jail(it's usually on parole)and probation is kind of the same thing ...but usually if your on probation its only for a set time(unless u get in more trouble)..and when you've served whatever time on probation where they make sure your being good..then your usually cleared and off....where they don't have to watch u any more...so basically just the same(well unless they have to be on parole for the rest of there lifes)....It's for people who have gotten in trouble with the law and are paying off their debt to society...when their on probation their usually almost done paying their debt..(so it's the same but like different stages of it) if that makes sense...
2006-07-15 02:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think probation is what your on before your sent to jail. Kind of a slap on the wrist. And Parole is after youve been to jail already. On parole you have to check in with a parole officer every so often and the smallest infraction can send you back
2006-07-15 02:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by Paul M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get probation when you break the law and the judge dose not think you should go to prison.
Here is a example.You get busted with a small amount a Maryjane. You have enough to get your hand slapped and not bad enough to go up state.
The Judge gives you 2 years probation.You stay @ home.
Parole is you are in prison and asking to be let out before your time is up.
2006-07-15 02:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by raven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parole is what a criminal gets when they are released from prison.
Probation is what a criminal gets instead of prison time.
Both include limitations on lifestyle, like curfews and community service.
2006-07-15 02:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sapphire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PROBATION IS WHAT YOU GET INSTEAD OF DOING TIME,PAROLE IS TIME OFF THE END OF A SENTENCE FOR REASONS SUCH AS GOOD BEHAVIOR.
2006-07-15 02:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋