Broward County Probation Violations Attorney
When you are on probation after being convicted of a crime or misdemeanor, and are accused of violating your probation, you are facing jail/prison time. This can be very serious for any individual who is thought to have violated their probation, as the time spent incarcerated can even be increased above the original length of time of the sentence. These cases can be difficult, as the judge does not look kindly on those who violate their probation, and often will be very strict in meting out punishment. If you have been arrested on such a charge, it is critical that you immediately contact a Broward County probation violations attorney. In many cases, there is evidence that could have the charges dismissed, and if so, the legal team at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. will find them and fight immediately for case dismissal in violations of probation charges. A criminal defense attorney from the firm is well-qualified to defend you in such a case.
Ft. Lauderdale Probation Violations Lawyer
When the probation officer that is managing your case considers that you have violated probation, they will act quickly to issue a warrant for your arrest. Some of the types of circumstances that may result in this charge include the following:
- Failing to report to your probation officer
- Drug or alcohol use (may be discovered on a mandated drug test)
- Being charged with another crime
- Failure to pay a fine
- Failure to pay ordered restitution
- A violation of an Order of Protection (restraining order)
- Failure to do court-ordered community service
If you are arrested for a probation violation, you will usually be put in jail, ordinarily without bond, to await your probation violation hearing. You have the right to a hearing on the case, but with the assistance of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. it is possible that the charges will be dismissed even prior to a hearing. It is absolutely critical that you have legal representation from the legal team from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. if you face a probation violation charge. Your freedom depends upon it.
Contact a Broward County Probation Violations Defense Attorney from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. if you seek legal representation to fight for your freedom in probation violation cases.