Probation

[probate12]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania, Butler county

I was just accepted into the ARD (accelerated rehabilitation disposition program) and have 2 years probation and 530 hours of community service...

The conditions of my probation are standard, no alcohol, weapons, illicit drugs, etc...

My concern is that I currently live with my parents....If my probation officer or his agent decides to search where I live (my parents home) will they be able to search the entire house anytime they like, or just my property? I'm not allowed to posess alcohol, but if its my parents house can they? what about any weapons? If my dad has hunting rifles locked in his room where I don't have access to them, will i get into trouble?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania, Butler county

I was just accepted into the ARD (accelerated rehabilitation disposition program) and have 2 years probation and 530 hours of community service...

The conditions of my probation are standard, no alcohol, weapons, illicit drugs, etc...

My concern is that I currently live with my parents....If my probation officer or his agent decides to search where I live (my parents home) will they be able to search the entire house anytime they like, or just my property? I'm not allowed to posess alcohol, but if its my parents house can they? what about any weapons? If my dad has hunting rifles locked in his room where I don't have access to them, will i get into trouble?

My response:

Since you have access to the entire house, the entire house gets searched. Essentially, since you're the one on probation, then your parents are too. Remember, your probation requirements state that you cannot be in possession, custody or control of the mentioned items. Since you have full access to the house, that means you have the potential of possession, custody or control of the items.

So, unless you're looking to go to the slammer, I would suggest that all items belonging to you and your parents go into storage until your probation is completed. Or, move into your own apartment.

IAAL

 

[Son of Slam]

There may be a reason he cannot have his owen appartment. Perhaps his parents should find a place to stay, with their bad habits, untill he can get off of probation.