If you have been convicted of criminal charges or agreed to a plea deal, you may find that probation is part of your sentencing agreement. Although probation terms will be unique to the individual and the offense they committed, there are really only two main types of probation in Minnesota. There’s probation to the court […]
Tips For Getting Through Your Probation Sentence
Probation is a common sentencing guideline in Minnesota. Sometimes it’s ordered upon completion of a jail sentence, while other times a judge will order probation as an alternative to jail. However you find yourself on probation, it’s a smart decision to follow the probation terms, otherwise you’ll end up in more trouble. Below, we share […]
10 Common Probation Conditions in Minnesota
Probation is a way a giving an offender the benefit of the doubt by allowing them to avoid spending time in jail so long as they abide by the conditions of their probation. The specifics of your probation can vary based on the charges. For example, someone with a DUI may be told to stay […]
Probation Changes Eyed In 2018
Minnesotans like to boast the we have one of the lowest incarceration rates in the nation, and while some of that is certainly due to our “Minnesota Nice” demeanor, there’s more to the numbers than simply looking at the incarceration rate. For example, Minnesota has the third lowest incarceration rate in the nation, with 196 […]
