If a court or probation officer has advised that you have violated the terms of your probation, you need to contact an attorney immediately. Any violation could result in the filing of a Motion to Revoke Probation on a straight plea or a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt on a deferred adjudication plea. A finding of true could affect your stayed criminal sentence and result in your incarceration. Attorney Charles Adams can work with your probation officer, the State, and the Court to try and minimize the consequences you will face because of a probation violation. People on probation are required to adhere to a laundry list of conditions. If you are accused of violating a condition, the State is only required to prove you violated the terms of your probation by clear and convincing evidence-a lower standard than beyond a reasonable doubt. These allegations include:
Failing a drug or alcohol test
Failing to remain law-abiding
Not keeping in contact with probation
Failing to pay restitution, a fine, or court fee
Not completing community service
If the court finds you violated the terms of your probation, it can impose serious penalties on you. These penalties may include:
Revocation of your probation
Incarceration
The addition of a new probation condition
If you face a probation violation charge, contact Attorney Charles Adams for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION and his honest, unvarnished opinion of your predicament and the possible solutions.
