Probation comes with a number of precise restrictions on what a person may and cannot do, but it is intended to help someone escape jail (or significantly shorten their term in jail). If a person on probation breaches the conditions of their probation, they may be subject to harsh punishments.

After reading on to discover more about these punishments, get in touch with a criminal defense lawyer so they can assist you in being heard at a probation violation hearing. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 now.

The principal sanctions that a judge may impose for a probation violation

The court will often have a lot of discretion when choosing the appropriate punishment for a probation breach. One of the benefits of picking the appropriate lawyer is that they can strive to convince the court that the sanctions should be less severe.

The primary sanctions they may apply include revoked probation and returning the offender to jail for the entirety of their initial sentence, stricter probationary terms, an extension of their probationary period, counseling requirements, or a combination of some of these sanctions.

Information regarding probation hearings

You will be summoned before the court for a probation hearing if you are suspected of breaking the terms of your probation. This may also occur if you are on probation when you are charged with a brand-new offense. The court will decide whether to let you leave or keep you in prison, whether to end or revoke your probation, and, if so, whether to send you to jail or put you back on probation with more stringent requirements.

Examples of additional probation conditions

What kinds of probationary requirements may a court add, you might wonder? They frequently add extra penalties, group therapy, community service, work requirements, and restraining order compliance to misdemeanor probation violators. Additional meetings with your probation officer, making reparations, submitting to drug testing, and agreeing to have your property inspected without a warrant are all examples of felony probation violation terms.

What to do if you have a probation hearing coming up

The next thing you should do if you've been suspected of breaking your probation is call a criminal defense lawyer. We can take a hard look at the terms of your probation as well as the alleged action you committed. We could try to prove that you didn't break the terms of your probation at all. While you did break the terms of your probation, we may be able to convince the judge to just impose a light penalty.

Whatever happens, you can be sure that having a lawyer on your side will benefit you more than anybody else. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 right away to schedule a free legal consultation to find out more about how we can assist.