Clearwater Probation Violations Lawyer

Violations of Probation in Clearwater

As part of the sentencing process in a past criminal trial, you may have been able to partially or fully avoid jail time by a period of probation. Probation is generally overseen by an officer of the court, and you will need to be diligent in meeting whatever requirements have been set by the judge, such as checking in with your probation officer, submitting to substance testing or staying within certain boundaries.

Violating the terms of your probation or house arrest is a very serious matter and it can have immense repercussions, including the revocation of your probation and a reinstatement of the potential jail or prison time you avoided through probation. If you are in violation of your probation, do not delay in contacting a Clearwater criminal defense attorney for important legal help.

A judge may choose to issue a warrant if you violate the terms of your probation, and you could be subjected to immediate arrest and detainment. Many times the court will see a violation as a direct affront to their leniency and will insist on jail time. Although it may take days or months for law enforcement to catch up with you, eventually this occurs and the consequences can be serious. With an attorney at your side, you can respond effectively to probation violation charges and our legal team can take action to fight to help you avoid jail or prison time.

Probation Violations Attorney in Clearwater

At The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger we will aggressively seek to protect you from further consequences after a probation violation. From obtaining extensions to requesting a continuance and even challenging the state's case, our team will take proactive steps to avoid having your probation revoked. Many cases are easily addressed and resolved with our early involvement in probation violation legal situations.