Probation is often the final stretch before leaving the criminal justice system and returning to a normal life. However, a single accusation of violating your probation can have years of consequences that pull you back into the court system – and even jail.
If the police accuse you of breaking your probation, don‘t face it alone. You need to talk to a Los Angeles probation violation lawyer. Our team at the Simmrin Law Group knows how to help. When you hire us, it means you’ve got a friend that knows the law.
We understand how judges and prosecutors approach probation violation cases, and we know how to build a strong defense strategy. Let us give you a free consultation. Reach out now to find out how a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer can help.
How Can a Probation Violation Lawyer Serving Los Angeles Help?
An attorney can assist with all of your legal needs if the police accuse you of violating your probation. For example, you can rely on a criminal defense attorney to:
- Answer any questions you have about your legal situation
- Protect your rights after an arrest
- Stand up for you during legal questioning
- Build a defense strategy customized to meet your needs
A good probation lawyer knows the prosecutors in Los Angeles and can decide on the right tactics for approaching each one. They also understand what prosecutors look for and what convinces them to stand down.
Negotiating with a prosecutor without legal representation can be extremely difficult, but an experienced attorney handles these negotiations regularly.
Some of the ways that an experienced lawyer can improve your probation violation outcome include:
- In some cases, you may be able to avoid additional jail time
- You may be able to continue serving your probation as-is without having it extended
- If you struggled to afford the probation requirements, the court may help you get financial assistance
- If a probation requirement was incompatible with your work schedule, you may be able to get your probation modified
- In some cases, you could get drug or alcohol treatment instead of more serious penalties
- You may still be able to apply for an expungement or early termination of probation despite the alleged violation
- If you re-offend, the lawyer may convince the prosecutor to dismiss the new offense and count it only as a probation violation
Each case is unique, and the right outcome for your case depends on what happened and what penalties you face. No matter what, however, you shouldn’t face them alone.
For a free legal consultation with a probation violation lawyer serving Los Angeles, call (310) 896-2723
We Need to Start Working on Your Defense Strategy Right Away
Judges tend to lean heavily on the recommendation of the prosecutor. The prosecutor will read the details of your alleged violation long before the judge does, and the prosecutor has a lot of power to recommend an outcome.
That means the best strategy you can take actually happens before the court hearing—by having a professional negotiate with the prosecutor directly.
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How Can You Violate Your Probation?
In California, you can violate your probation by ignoring any of the orders issued by the court when granting you misdemeanor or felony probation.
For example, the police could accuse you of a violation if you commit a new offense or violate a specific condition of your probation, such as receiving a citation when you were ordered to obey all laws.
The most common ways people break probation include:
- Getting arrested for a new offense (or new charge of the same offense)
- Breaking a minor law, such as a traffic law
- Driving on a suspended license
- Using drugs or alcohol when you were ordered not to
- Failing to go to court-ordered programs, classes, or drug treatment
- Not completing court-ordered programs
- Not being able to afford the court-ordered programs
- Committing a crime during probation
- Trying to complete something, but missing the deadline or not getting the right documentation
- Missing meetings with your probation officer, if you have one
If you are on supervised (formal) probation and you fail to meet a requirement, your probation officer will likely find out about it and may warn you first or immediately report it to the court.
If you do not have a probation officer (informal probation), the court may find out because of your arrest, or because you do not submit documentation of completing a requirement.
You must follow all court orders for the entirety of your probation term in Los Angeles County. We can explain the most common probation violations when you reach out for help.
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Why Choose Us to Handle Your Legal Needs?
Our team at the Simmrin Law Group understands what you’re going through if the police accuse you of violating any of the terms of your probation. We have the legal resources and experience to confidently assist you with your legal needs in this challenging time.
You can rely on us to listen to you when you reach out with questions or concerns about your legal situation. We’ll take the time to ensure we understand where you’re coming from so we can develop a personalized strategy to assist with your needs.
We’ll stand by you every step of the way, maintaining open communication and keeping you informed about the status of your case. Find out more about how you can win a probation violation hearing and avoid jail with our team.
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Penalties for Violating Your Probation
Violating the terms of your probation could have several serious consequences.
- If you were originally given probation instead of jail time, you may have to go back and serve your jail sentence
- Even if you already served jail time, you may now be given additional jail time
- Or, the judge may not send you to jail, but impose other penalties, including a fine, a longer probation period, or new and more onerous probation requirements, sometimes involving community service
In some cases, you could face additional penalties.
However, the judge does not have to do any of these things. When you are accused of violating your probation, you get a date for a probation violation hearing. At the probation revocation hearing, you or your criminal defense attorney may convince the judge not to find you in violation at all.
Talk to a Los Angeles Probation Violation Lawyer Today
An accusation that you violated your probation can act like quicksand, pulling you back into the system when you are almost out. Don‘t let a violation cost you additional years of your life. The Simmrin Law Group can step in to assist you right now.
Find out how a Los Angeles probation violation attorney can help by contacting us today.
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