A person who is charged with a violation of the terms of his probation agreement may be confused and upset.
He may feel as though he was doing his best to comply with the agreement into which he entered, but something happened that was beyond the defendant’s control, which made complete compliance impossible. Perhaps the evidence that allegedly proves your noncompliance was illegally obtained or is simply not reliable. Whatever circumstances surround the allegations, you know that you want to do whatever you can to avoid being convicted of violating the terms of your probation. Rolling Meadows Criminal Defense Attorney Gbenga Longe of The Longe Law Firm can help you. She is dedicated to helping her clients defend themselves against criminal charges and pursue outcomes that will have the least amount of negative impact on their present and future situations.
VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Individuals who are on probation must abide by the terms of their probation agreements. These terms often include meeting with probation officers at regular intervals, refraining from violating the law, completing community service, pursuing educational opportunities, completing counseling, submitting to drug testing, and paying fines. Probation agreements vary from person to person, but all individuals who are on probation are required to comply with the terms of their unique probation agreements. Any failure to do so is considered a violation of probation, which is a crime.
Some examples of situations where a violation of probation may occur is if someone who is on probation is accused of breaking a law, fails to meet with their probation officer, or tests positive for a controlled substance. When a violation is alleged to have occurred, the probation officer files documents with the court seeking a violation of probation hearing.
CONSEQUENCES OF CONVICTION
If you have been accused of violating probation, you may already be aware of the consequences that you might suffer if you are convicted of the violation because those consequences may have been discussed when your probation was set. Consequences for a conviction for violating probation often include an extension of probation or a modification of the probation agreement to include additional terms. In some cases, individuals who are convicted of violating probation may be given a jail sentence.
If You Have Been Accused of Violating Your Probation, You Have Options
When you are charged with violating the terms of your probation agreement, there is a lot at stake, including your liberty and your future. Fortunately, you may have options available to you to reduce the negative impact that the current charges or conviction will have on your life. For example, you may be able to have your probation agreement modified to reflect changes in your circumstances or you may agree to additional terms of probation in order to avoid jail time. Criminal Defense Lawyer Gbenga Longe can help you by building a strong defense to your violation of probation charge and pursuing an outcome that will work best for you. If you have been charged with violating the terms of your probation agreement, please call our office today at to arrange a consultation. Criminal Defense Attorney Gbenga Longe represents clients in the Chicago area including Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.
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