estar en libertad condicional
on parole
The Spanish term 'estar en libertad condicional' translates to 'on parole' in English. This is a legal status where a person who has been convicted of a crime is released from custody but is still under supervision of a parole officer. Conditions must be followed to avoid returning to custody. This term is often used in criminal justice contexts.
Example sentences using: estar en libertad condicional
Su hermano menor está en libertad condicional después de servir dos años en prisión.
His younger brother is on probation after serving two years in prison.
In this sentence, 'estar en libertad condicional' refers to the legal situation of the younger brother, who after serving a partial sentence in prison, is living outside but under certain conditions controlled by authorities.
Tienes que estar en casa antes de las 10 PM si estás en libertad condicional.
You have to be home before 10 PM if you are on probation.
In this example, 'estar en libertad condicional' dictates what the individual is legally allowed to do -- in this case, they must be home before a certain time.
Para estar en libertad condicional, debe demostrar buena conducta mientras esté en prisión.
To be on probation, you must show good behavior while in prison.
This sentence explains one of the conditions under which one might 'estar en libertad condicional' which requires the person to showcase good behavior during their time in prison.