Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Probation after prison

My son has 2 felonies as a sex offender ( not preditor ). He will be getting a 3yr prison sentence. Once he completes the full sentence does he have to be on probation. I know he must register twice a year. He's tried the probation that the court set up for him twice but each time he gets violated for minor infractions and goes back to jail. We're told that 90% of guys on probation violate and that it's hard to complete because of all the rules. Now he wants to just do the prison time and get it all over with which brings up the question. When he completes his prison time .... is he done with the probation. Thanks


Asked on 8/15/07, 11:57 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Probation after prison

You would know if the judge sentenced him to probation after prison. My guess is that there will be probation. They do not let sex offenders just return home without supervision.

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Answered on 8/15/07, 2:45 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Probation after prison

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There may or may not be probation although it is very likely. A review of your son's sentencing or the court file will answer your questions. It would be unusual for a sex offender to be released from prison without some form of supervision. He will have to learn to comply with whatever is ordered or else he will spend considerable time behind bars.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/19/07, 11:14 pm


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