Breach of probation is an offence under Section 733.1 of the Criminal Code. There is a breach whenever a person under probation when sentenced fails or refuses to comply to it without a reasonable excuse.
Probation may be imposed on numerous conditions: keeping the peace and good behaviour, not consuming drugs or alcohol, not communicating with a given person, doing community work and other conditions.
What constitutes a reasonable excuse for not abiding with probation?
For instance, there could be the financial disability of an individual who had to reimburse a victim, or serious health problems that would prevent a person from completing their hours of community work. It is important for the individual under probation to immediately discuss these problems with their lawyer or probation officer.
Breach of probation is liable to a maximum sentence of 2 years in prison. The Judges may also charge fines, impose community work or suspend the sentence.
