identify some pros and cons of the following rules and regulations that convicted offenders who are on probation or parole in Missouri must abide by. Then indicate whether you support these rules or believe they should be abolished of modified. Support your opinion.
1) Travel
Some of the pros of travel are that probationers are more easily kept track of, due to restrictions on travel and the fact that a formal request has to be made granting travel. Another pro is even though a probationer is limited on where they can go they are still granted the opportunity to work. The fact that work is the only place a probationer may go is also a pro, as it keeps the offender gainfully employed and hopefully out of the way of temptation.
A con in regards to travel is that some people may find it unconstitutional that the government is so easily able to restrict a person’s movement. Another con is the …show more content…
2) Association
The major, and most obvious pro in regards to association is that it discourages probationers from associating with criminals, as well as holds them accountable if they do. Another pro is the strict rules on sex offenders, as they are not allowed contact with their victims, children under 16, and in cases dealing with children sex offenders are not allowed in places where children congregate.
A con is that probationers are not allowed to associate with family members convicted of misdemeanors or felonies, as well as family members on probation. This con may be difficult for some offenders because for some it’s hard not to associate with family members due to the significance and importance of family relationships. Another con is that it’s up to the probationer to know if whom he/she is associating with has a criminal past or is under supervision by the Division of Probation and