Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

Which of the following is a likely consequence of violating a probation agreement?

1. The offender may lose their driving privileges

2. The offender could face jail time or revocation of probation

3. The offender's prior record is expunged

4. The offender is given a warning without further consequences

The correct answer is: The offender could face jail time or revocation of probation

The likely consequence of violating a probation agreement is that the offender could face jail time or revocation of probation. When an individual is placed on probation, they are required to comply with specific terms and conditions set forth by the court. These conditions often include regular check-ins with a probation officer, maintaining employment, attending treatment programs, or refraining from criminal activity. If the offender fails to adhere to these conditions, the court has the authority to impose stricter penalties. This typically includes the possibility of serving time in jail as a form of punishment or having their probation revoked entirely, which would mean they would have to serve the remainder of their original sentence in a correctional facility. This enforcement of probation terms serves as a method of maintaining accountability and ensuring that offenders are given a chance to rehabilitate while still facing consequences for non-compliance. The other options do not align with the standard legal responses to probation violations, such as losing driving privileges, expunging prior records, or simply receiving a warning, all of which do not typically occur in cases of probation violation.