When an individual is accused of a violation of probation they are not being charged with a new crime. Since the individual has already been given probation in sentencing, a proven violation of that probation can result in instating a new penalty handed down according to the sentencing guidelines of the underlying crime the individual was originally convicted of.
The courts take violations of probation very seriously because by giving you probation instead of jail time at the time of conviction, they have shown a leap of faith that you have the ability to stay out of trouble and follow the rules of an imposed probation. When you violate the probation, you have also violated the courts trust, which they do not respond favorable to if the violation of probation is proven to exist.
The Law Firm of Kendall L Horween, P.A., is designed to deal swiftly and conscientiously with the issues and challenges encountered by my clients in an ever changing legal environment. My experience as a former prosecutor has been instrumental in the thousands of criminal defense cases which I have professionally handled to resolution.
Do not take your legal rights lightly, contact Kendall L Horween, P.A., today by calling (407) 644-0554 to schedule a free confidential consultation with an experienced Orlando probation violation Attorney (lawyer).
An individual may be accused of violating their probation as a result of a Technical Violation or a Substantive Violation.
Technical Violation of Probation
A technical violation of probation is 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:
Substantive Violation of Probation
A substantive violation of probation is 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.
One of the pitfalls of being accused of a new crime is that even if you are found “not guilty” of the new alleged crime, the court has the authority to revoke your probation and reinstate the original conviction and sentencing guidelines. Unlike your original trial, in a violation of probation hearing, the prosecution must only prove that a “preponderance of the evidence” existed.
Depending upon the circumstances and evidence against you, Kendall L Horween, P.A., may be able to get the violation of probation charge dropped, or successfully defend you and your legal rights in a violation of probation hearing.
In handling violation of probation cases, I always strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation for each and every client.
My first goal is to get your charges dropped. My Second goal is to keep you out of jail.
Contact Kendall L Horween, P.A., today to speak with an experienced Orlando Violation of Probation Attorney (lawyer) by calling (407) 644-0554 or use our online case submission form to schedule a free confidential consultation regarding your violation of probation legal issues.
