West Palm Beach Probation Violation Lawyers
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Florida
Probation is often a penalty handed down by the courts to an individual convicted of a crime. A person can be on probation for anywhere from 1 to 5 years which allows plenty of time for a person to re-establish themselves into their community and show that they can be a law-abiding citizen once again. Probation will either begin upon the completion of a jail/prison sentence or it will be handed down by the courts as an alternative to incarceration. Either way, a person must follow every single term of his or her probation otherwise they will be in violation and may face serious consequences.
When a person violates his or her probation the criminal courts will demand that he or she attend a probation violation hearing so that a judge can review the case and the violation being charged. If the judge deems that a person is guilty then they can either send that person to jail and/or prison to complete what would have been the original sentence, impose other penalties or just give a warning to the individual allowing for them to maintain their current probation terms with the promise to not violate them again.
Probation Violations in Florida
There are many things a person can do that may violate their probation including:
- Associating with other known criminals/gang members
- Failure to report to a probation officer
- Failing a drug test
- Refusing to submit to a drug test
- Not showing up for mandatory court appearances/hearings
- Possession of drugs/weapons
- Failure to perform community service
- Committing an additional crime
- Being re-arrested for a criminal offense
Defense Attorneys in West Palm Beach, Florida
At Musca Law, we protect the legal rights of clients facing probation violation charges in West Palm Beach, Florida. Whether a person is on informal probation (unsupervised) or formal probation (supervised) it is extremely important to obtain legal advice and guidance. An attorney at our firm can meet with you at any time during a free case consultation. Please contact a West Palm Beach probation violations lawyer at Musca Law immediately so that we can begin the necessary legal steps to protect your future.
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