VOP
Law & Legal abbreviation · Criminal Law
| Stands for | Violation of probation |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
VOP stands for Violation of probation, a criminal law abbreviation also used in government.
Allegation or finding that a person on probation broke a condition of supervision, such as committing a new crime, failing a drug test, missing appointments or not paying restitution. A VOP can lead to stricter conditions, jail time or revocation and resentencing.
Example: He was arrested on a VOP warrant after testing positive for fentanyl twice.
Usage notes
Technical violations break supervision rules without a new crime, while substantive violations involve new offenses. Revocation hearings usually require proof only by a preponderance of the evidence, and Gagnon v. Scarpelli (1973) gives probationers limited due process rights. Federal practice speaks of violations of supervised release instead.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.