Tag Archives: Probation Violation
The Perils Of Probation In Port St. Lucie
Normally, prosecutors almost always offer probation to defendants in St. Lucie County. If the defendant has a job and/or a family, staying in “the free world” is usually better than going to jail. The state gets something as well. Prison inmates represent a significant cost. The State of Florida spends over $20,000 per inmate… Read More »
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Criminal Punishments
While it mostly stands for broad First Amendment protections in the face of government restrictions, Packingham v. North Carolina also has implications for probation violation cases in Florida. A North Carolina law prohibits registered sex offenders from accessing any Web or social media site that might have child visitors. During an investigation specifically designed… Read More »