What does being sanctioned mean?
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What does being sanctioned mean?
My probation officer said that I was going to be sanctioned after I missed a class that I’m supposed to complete. It’s not a government required class, but is court required. Should I be expecting to go to jail the next time I report?
Asked on May 20, 2009 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
LAR, Member CA State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
To be "sanctioned" is to be punished for not doing something that you were supposed to do, or doing something you were not supposed to do. Your punishment will depend on the nature of your misdeed that got you into trouble in the first place. If you violated a term of a plea or parole agreement, the consequences for a particular violation will be detailed in the agreement. If you were ordered by the court to attend this class, the court order will likely indicate what happens when you fail to abide by the court order.
Your probation officer will be able to tell you what the court ordered in the event you do not abide by your agreement.
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