Benefits Of Probation

Probation is a sentence used as an opportunity by the court to release an offender, who does not pose a threat back into society. Kris Young at the young age of thirteen committed his first crime involving battery where he received probation. The court considered juvenile probation as an option to provide structured and corrective action to help Kris to learn from his bad judgment. Probation often replaces jail time focusing on a set of strict guidelines and conditions the offender must successfully follow. As stated in Findlaw.com, "Courts typically grant probation for first-time or low-risk offenders. Statutes determine when probation is possible, but it is up to the sentencing judge to determine whether or not to actually grant probation". Regrettably, while on juvenile probation, Kris was arrested for criminal trespass therefore given additional probation time which he completed. There has not been another offense until Kris became an adult.
At the age of twenty-five, Kris was arrested and pled guilty to theft. He attempted to steal a leather …show more content…
Through probation, an offender is put to the test and must prove that they are no longer a threat to society and will be law abiding citizens henceforth. (Criminal Law Lawyer Source) Probation can be advantageous to all parties affected. It is a huge win for an offender because it allows one to be accountable for their crimes and having certain freedoms, primary the freedom of not being behind bars. It also affords an offender with the opportunity of job training, rehabilitative treatment, and educational support. In addition, probation is less expensive and saves the courts money that would typically be used for imprisonment. Another benefit of probation is the ability to reduce overpopulated prison conditions to ensure that capacity is available when needed for severely violent offenders, therefore, making society