Criminal Defense Attorney Handling Probation Violations

Probation Violations

There are various ways in which you can violate your probation. Often, if you have had no prior arrests or convictions and are convicted of a crime, you may receive probation rather than jail time because of being a first time offender, or committing only a minor crime. Regardless of why you were able to receive probation, it is still given with strict guidelines that you must follow or you run the risk of completing your sentence in jail. Probation has a term, just as any sentence would, which could last from several months to years depending on the severity of the crime. Anyone violating their probation can end up in jail with no notice, especially if a bench warrant was issued.

Some common reasons for probation violations are:

Failing to appear for a court appearance
Unpaid fines assigned by the court
Not reporting to your probation officer
Not completing your community service
Not completing a rehabilitation program
Not following the guidelines of probation
Being arrested
Committing another crime
Possession of drugs
Possession of a weapon

If you find that you have violated your probation and wish to avoid arrest, or have already been arrested following a violation, contact a criminal defense attorney from Miller & Miller to help you through your legal circumstance. You may have valid reasons for having violated your probation and our office will work hard to present a defense on your behalf.

Defense For Probation Violations

Violating your probation is not a light matter, it can quickly end you up in jail facing additional fines and penalties. These matters can usually be quickly sorted out with the help of a strong defense who knows the criminal justice system. For a dedicated and hard working criminal defense lawyer, contact Miller & Miller, serving South Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

You could risk jail time if you have violated probation. Contact Criminal Defense Lawyers Miller & Miller to help you with your case.