Probation Violations
Confident & Professional Criminal Defense Serving Your Best Interests
Sometimes probation violations happen by mistake; sometimes the circumstances that led to the violation were unavoidable. Regardless of your situation, our Downey criminal defense attorney has the experience necessary to achieve the best possible resolution for your charges. You’re already facing serious inhibitions on your freedoms as a result of your probation; we don’t want it to get worse.
From our criminal defense team, you can expect diligent dedication through your case. Schedule a free consultation by calling our Downey criminal defense lawyer at (562) 867-7777.
What to Expect from Your Probation Violation Charges
If this is your first offense, you may simply be issued a warning for a minor violation. Your probation officer may not even make this warning official; it depends on the nature of the violation, your personal officer, and your officer’s understanding of the judge. Serious violations may result in a number of other more inconvenient consequences to be determined at the discretion of either your officer or the judge.
Usually, if the officer has filed your violation, you will be able to attend a hearing to refute the charges. Probation violation charges usually involve:
- Missed court dates
- Failure to pay fines
- Violating special restrictions of your particular probation
- Committing a new crime
If you fail a drug test while on probation, your officer can also submit that violation to the court. Most probations also prohibit firearm possession.
