Probation Problems

I am a criminal defense attorney, with 25 years of litigation experience in both NY and Florida.

In the last several years, my practice has become more focused on dealing with the problems of people on probation supervision, parole or community control (also known as 'house arrest' in Florida). My clients are on probation stemming from cases throughout the US. I sympathize with these people and the problems they and their families face on a day-to-day basis.

I wanted to open a blogsite that deals with these issues, and gives people a place to share, as well as to vent, about their situations, and hopefully offer solutions, both practical as well as legal. There are solutions for those suffering the hassles, limitations and humiliations that the system exposes them to. We can hopefully discuss and exchange some ideas, alternatives and potential solutions.

Unfortunately, probation officers, whether intentionally or not, are sometimes more oppressive and unfair than they should be. They are humans, too, but the bureacracy they work in sometimes makes it appear that they are inflexible and difficult. They have alot of pressure, institutionally, as well as politically, and sometimes those on probation, their families and their lifestyles suffer greatly as a result. Often these problems end in violations of probation, resulting in days, weeks or months spent in jail awaiting a resolution to those charges, even when they are really just a trivial matter or caused by a misunderstanding or financial difficulties.

Let's share our thoughts and experiences. Maybe we can find solutions, or at least have a place to vent our frustrations.

Thanks
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