QUESTION
If an eighteen year old is on probation, can his probation officer violating him for dropping out?
Asked on Aug 27th, 2012 on Criminal Law - New York
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My boyfriend is on probation, at 18. He wants to drop out in order to get a better job so he can get an apartment and his probation officer is telling him she can violate him for that. Is that true?
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Hi,
Technically probably not. But in reality, yes. Unfortunately probation is awful and you are completely at the mercy of these officers. I suggest he grins and bears it until his probation is over. Whatever apartment he is in now, is likely better than an apartment in Rikers or upstate.
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Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 12:11 PM