Is it a felony to drink while on parole?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Is it a felony to drink while on parole?
I transfered my parole to ID from UT. My parole conditions in UT said I didn’t have any restrictions against drinking but in ID if you are on felony parole you can not drink. If I drink and I got caught, is it considered a felony or just a parole violation?
Asked on October 21, 2010 under Criminal Law, Idaho
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I think that the person you should be asking this question of is your parole officer. This may even be a question of conflict of law that needs to be determined by those in charge, i.e., the courts. I would not do anything, however, that could cause you to appear to violate your parole under either state's law until you can get a definite answer. Your PO is required to abide by the laws in his state and the laws conflict with the laws of the state that set your conditions of parole. You will be the one who is stuck in the middle and has to pay the price. So seek help from an attorney in your area. Good luck.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.