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The New Probation Law

As defined,  probation  is a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and sentence, is  released  subject to conditions imposed by the court and to the supervision of a probation officer. The Parole and Probation Administration has defined  probation  as a  privilege  granted by the court to a person convicted of a criminal offense to remain in the community instead of actually going to prison/jail. As defined, a probation is just a privilege and not as a matter of right.  It shall only be granted after conviction and sentence.  There is no probation when the accused/defendant has not been convicted yet. Google defines conviction as a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.  In the Philippines, it is only a judge of a court of law promulgates the decision. What are the advantages of  probation ? ...