McCarthy & Hamrock P.C. - Attorneys at Law
Timothy McCarthy IIAaron D. Hamrock
CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Frequently Asked Questions  

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Q. Is it possible to be prosecuted for an attempt to commit a crime?
Q. What is a grand jury?
Q. How is probation different from parole?
Q. What is restitution?
Q. Who is a prosecutor?
Q. How does a prosecutor decide whether to charge an individual with a crime?
Q. What is a white collar crime?
Q. Is it possible to prosecute a child who commits a crime in the same way an adult would be prosecuted?
Q. If I’m innocent, should I still get a lawyer?
Q. Do I need a lawyer if I intend to plead guilty?

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Question

How is probation different from parole?  
 
Answer

Parole and probation are both terms used for punitive measures after the conclusion of a trial. Parole is the release of an individual from prison, on the condition that the individual is supervised by a court officer. Probation is a criminal sentence not connected to imprisonment. Probation is often the sentence for a first offense or a less serious offense. An individual on probation must generally meet certain terms and conditions to stay within the community.

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Timothy McCarthy II & Aaron D. Hamrock, Attorneys at Law
1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 400 | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Telephone: 888-317-4978 | Fax: 515-279-8355 | Email

West Des Moines , Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Criminal Defense & Personal Injury. Lawyers at the McCarthy and Hamrock, P. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Adel, Ames, Boone, Chariton, Des Moines, Eldora, Guthrie Center, Hampton, Indianola, Jefferson, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Montezuma, Newton, Nevada, Osceola and Winterset, and the communities that make up Boone, Clarke, Dallas, Franklin, Greene, Guthrie, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Warren counties.
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