Probation Violations

If you are currently on probation and have been charged with a new crime, or have violated the terms of your probation, a warrant will be signed by the Judge in your case. Many times if you contact our office prior to your arrest on the violation of probation warrant, we can begin to speak with the office of the State attorney. In that regard it may put you in a far better position then if you just ignore your warrant until you get arrested.

There are many nuances associated with a violation of probation (VOP), when it is for a technical violation. A technical violation can include but is not limited to, a urinalysis test that comes back with positive results, failing to report, failure to pay court costs or restitution, failing to follow any specific terms of probation.

The other possible way you can get a violation of probation (VOP) is by committing a new crime. In those cases the State Attorney usually chooses to go forward on your violation prior to the new case you are charged with, as there is a lower burden of proof associated with the violation of probation. If your criminal defense attorney is not experienced in handling these matters he/she can make monumental mistakes that will affect your freedoms and rights.

The attorney you hire can make a difference if he/she is not experienced in conducting violation of probation hearings. A violation of probation hearing is completely different then a trial. There is no jury and the level of proof is far greater at a trial then at a violation of probation hearing. The Attorneys at DiMaggio Law Offices have handled violation of probation matters for over 10 years, in both State and Federal Court. Let his experience in the court room and knowledge of the law help you.