Probation Violations in Florida
Options for Defense from Our Miami Attorney
If you have been arrested for a probation violation, your freedom and your
future are in danger. Probation is seen as a trial period for criminal
who have been released from prison but still require the supervision of
the court system. Individuals who are under probation are legally required
to check in with a parole officer who monitors their activities, including
drug and alcohol use. Probation can be assigned even for misdemeanor crimes
that do not require prison time. Straying from any of these requirements
is considered to be a probation violation.
Probation violations are serious offense in Florida, and you may face serious
penalties if you are found guilty. It is vitally important to take action
against this in order to avoid further effects.
Give our Miami criminal defense lawyers at Parks & Braxton, PA a call today if you were accused of violating probation!
Probation Violation Penalties
Violating the rules as prescribed by your probation is viewed as a very
serious problem, and typically, the courts are not lenient on these sorts
of offenses.
You could possibly face the following penalties or sentence enhancements:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Additional charges
- Added probation time
- Revocation of probation
- State and federal legal consequences
If you have missed one of your probation meetings or if you have tested
positive for an illegal drug, you may have time added to your probationary
period. You could also have your probation revoked and even be sent to
jail. You may also have to attend a hearing to dispute the evidence.
You should contact Parks & Braxton, PA for legal counsel as soon as
you have been accused of violating probation to defend you should you
need to attend a hearing. We can help form an argument that can help dismiss
the charges altogether.
Get our skilled team on your case!
If you are convicted of violating probation that released you from prison,
you may be sent back to serve the remaining time you had left on your
prison sentence. Individuals who are serving a probation sentence without
ever having prison time may have to face even harsher penalties. Regardless
of your situation, an experienced probation lawyer at our firm can help
you mount an effective defense to the charges brought against you.
At Parks & Braxton, PA, we are passionate about providing high-quality
criminal defense for every client that. We are confident that we can help you.
Schedule a free consultation!