Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

1. Can felons on probation or parole be confidential informants?

2. Are there any state laws prohibiting a felon on probation or parole to be used as a confidental informant?

3. What state laws prohibit felons on probation or parole to be used in drug buys?

Any information on this would be helpful.


Asked on 2/05/13, 12:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

1. Of course, if the cops/prosecutors want to use them and such use would not violate the conditions of their probation or parole.

2. No, none that I'm aware of.

3. Answer same as above.

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Answered on 2/06/13, 7:05 am


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