Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients. Her client was sentenced to 6 years of probation based upon manufacturing methamphetamine with intent to distribute . The client has conditions to his probation, including a period of time that he must spend in his home as well as a repayment plan for damage to the property that occurred during the manufacturing process. Megan's client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives.
If Megan's client were to commit a crime, the client would be in _______ violation of their parole.

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Megan is a probation officer who has recently been assigned a client who will need much closer monitoring than her coworkers' clients.  Her client was sentenced to 6 years of probation based upon manufacturing methamphetamine with intent to distribute .  The client has conditions to his probation, including a period of time that he must spend in his home as well as a repayment plan for damage to the property that occurred during the manufacturing process.  Megan's client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives.
If Megan's client were to commit a crime, the client would be in _______ violation of their parole.

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A technical violation of probation is a violation of a specific condition of probation, such as failing to report to a probation officer or failing to pay restitution. In this case, the client's biggest obstacle to successful completion of probation is the home environment in which the client lives. If the client were to commit a crime, it would be a violation of the condition of probation that requires the client to stay in his home.

Megan Is a Probation Officer Who Has Recently Been Assigned