St. Augustine Probation Violation Attorney
Accused of violating your probation? Call (904) 637-1839!
When people are sentenced to probation, they are usually able to avoid
being locked away in jail, or they are able to have their jail time significantly
minimized. However, if an offender violates the terms of his or her probation,
he or she can end up suffering from damaging consequences.
These might include harsher probation terms or even a requirement for the
probationer to go to jail after all. A violation of probation (VOP) may
involve a technicality (such as the offender's failure to pay a fine),
or it may involve a new crime.
Whatever your case, you urgently need to
contact Albaugh Law Firm to help you take steps to avoid making a bad situation worse. We are equipped
with the insights of
former prosecutors and backed by
70+ years of combined experience, ready to tenaciously defend your every right!
Because VOPs oftentimes come with "no bond" provisions, individuals
who are arrested for these violations can easily end up being incarcerated
for weeks or months until their cases can be resolved in court. If you
have been accused of violating any of the terms of your probation, you
need to take action right away so that you can properly protect yourself,
quickly resolving your case. We encourage you to contact one of our
St. Augustine attorneys at Albaugh Law Firm as soon as possible:
Call (904) 637-1839
for a free and confidential case review.
Common Probation Terms
In
2013 Florida Statutes §948.03, an offender who is under probation may be required to:
- Report to a probation or parole supervisor, as ordered by the court
- Allow visits from the probation/parole supervisor at the offender's
home or another location
- Avoid committing any other crimes
- Avoid association with others who are involved in criminal activities
- Undergo drug or alcohol testing
- Maintain suitable employment, when this is possible
- Provide support to any legal dependents (as best as the offender can)
- Pay restitution to the victim of the crime, as set by the court
- Pay certain debts owed to the detention facility or to the state
These are just some of the possible probation terms that an offender can
receive. Failure to comply with any these terms, of others established
by the court, can result in a VOP.
Quality Defense for Probationers
Even the simplest mistakes, whether intentional or unintentional, can be
considered probation violations. In some cases, the offender had no way
of controlling the circumstances that led to the VOP. In other cases,
the alleged violation might have never even occurred in the first place.
When you work with our
criminal defense team at Albaugh Law Firm, we can explore the details of your situation
and help you determine the most effective approach for challenging your
probation violation charges. Whether we are negotiating with prosecutors
on your behalf or arguing your case before the judge, we can help you
fight to protect your freedom.
If you are accused of violating your probation,
contact us as soon as possible!