QUESTION
If someone violated a condition of their parole, without committing a crime, how long can they be held for?
Asked on Jan 13th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Brighton, MI
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Up to the maximum sentence for the underlying offense.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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Whatever was the initial sentence remaining unserved.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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Probation holds are typically 72 hours before an Order to Show Cause and affidavit in support thereof are filed, and the accused has a chance to admit or deny the probation violations. Parole violations are generally returned to the prison and adjudicated before the Board of Pardons.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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They could be re-sentenced to the full amount of jail time permitted for that offense.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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until the end of parole but more likely that they will get 10-90 days
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 3:09 PM