Violation of Probation -
Criminal Defense
Lakeland
Violation of Probation
Defense Attorney, William Twyford, Esq., puts his experience
as a Violation of Probation Criminal Defense Lawyer to work for those in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County and the
Surrounding Central Florida areas.
Call
863.585.5283
today to schedule a confidential consultation with
Attorney William Twyford
about your legal rights, options and goals involving
Violation of Probation
Defense or Criminal Defense issues or disputes.
In the State of Florida, probation may be granted by the
court if following a conviction or plea deal the court
determines that the party is a low risk repeat offender of
committing a crime in the future. When a person is granted
probation instead of jail or prison time he or she is free
from jail or prison based on specific conditions that are
imposed upon him or her, with the length of the period of
probation specifically identified.
In individual is closely supervised by the state and the
probation officer to make sure that this person is not
violating any laws or the terms of his or her probation.
A violation of probation may be under one of two categories
of violations:
Substantive Probation Violation:
occurs when an individual violates the conditions probation
by the act of committing a new crime. If convicted of the
new crime, the individual will not only face the sentencing
of the new crime, but also have the sentencing guidelines of
the associated crime which lead to your probation being
instated as well.
Technical Probation Violation:
occurs when an individual violates the special conditions of
their imposed probation. This type of violating the terms of
probation does not involve committing a new crime. Common
technical violations of probation include:
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Changing your address without permission;
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Failure to pay court costs or fines;
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Failure to appear for a probation meeting;
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Being late to a probation meeting;
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Failure to complete court-ordered classes.
It is important to understand that an accusation of a
violation of probation is not a crime, nor does it involve a
new trial. It is essentially a probation hearing where
arguments will be made by the accusing entity as to the
alleged probation violation, as well as arguments against
the alleged violation of probation by your attorney. If the
violation of probation involves committing a new crime, even
if you are found not guilty in the new criminal trial, in a
probation violation hearing the it must only be proved in
the probation violation hearing that a preponderance of
evidence existed that a violation has occurred, as opposed
to the burden of proof in a criminal trial which is “beyond
a reasonable doubt.”
Having a strong voice of reason in your corner in the form
of experienced legal counsel may provide you the best
opportunity for a successful outcome in a violation of
probation hearing.
If accused of violation the terms of your probation or
accused of committing a new criminal offense, make sure you
become fully aware of your legal rights and the options that
may be available to you under the law in order to reach the
best possible outcome relating to the defense of allegations
of a probation violation or other criminal charges you are
facing.
If have questions, concerns, or need to address legal issues
relating to Violation of Probation defense or other criminal
defense matters, seek the legal advice and representation of
an aggressive criminal defense attorney. At
Twyford Law, LLC,
you will work with an experienced lawyer who is dedicated to
protecting the legal rights those accused of a Violation of
Probation or criminal charges in Lakeland, Winter Haven,
Bartow, Polk County and the Surrounding Central Florida
areas.
Call
863.585.5283 to discuss your Violation of Probation
Defense legal rights, options, and needs. You may also
contact us by
online case
evaluation form.
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