Orange County Probation Violation Defense Attorneys
Probation Violations
CASES WE HANDLE
Attorney Jeremy N. Goldman has substantial experience representing individuals dealing with:
- Expungements
- Theft Charges
- Juvenile Crimes
- Probation Hearings
- Probation Violations
Probation is often considered a second chance for an individual to re-enter society instead of being incarcerated for a criminal offense. However, being on probation is not always the "easy way out," and it requires a lot of work that can often involve a complex set of circumstances and treatment. While making the required efforts to become rehabilitated, a person on probation may sometimes feel as if the process is very imposing and restrictive. Probation violations can sometimes spring from such overwhelming feelings, but, in many cases, a person does not even realize that they have violated their probation due to not fully understanding the limitations that may surround their particular situation.
A person may find that they are accused of violating their probation for the following reasons:
- Failure to follow instructions from a probation officer
- Failure to meet with a probation officer
- Committing new criminal offenses after being placed on probation
- Failing drug tests or failure to take mandatory drug testing
- Failure to fulfill community service or educational duties
The fate of those on probation rests partially in the hands of the probation officer in charge, who may simply issue a warning for alleged violations, or, in more serious cases, may request a hearing to evaluate the grounds of probation. A probation hearing is an extremely serious meeting where your probation officer may argue that you should be incarcerated instead of being on probation.
Failing to adhere to the terms of probation puts a person at risk of facing additional criminal charges, increased probation time, probation revocation, arrest, imprisonment, completion of a formerly suspended jail term, and much more. However, it is important for an individual being accused of violating their parole to realize that he or she does in fact have valid legal rights and options.
A skilled Orange County probation violation attorney may assist you with your probation violation hearing as well as any other court proceedings relating to your probation. At the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman, our criminal defense attorneys may be able to help protect you against invalid evidence that claims to display actions or behavior reflective of a probation violation. Just because you are on probation or are accused of violating probation does not mean that your legal rights should disappear.
Contact Jeremy Goldman
Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges can be particularly tough on those being charged with violating parole in the belief that sternness sends a message to others who may not take the circumstances of probation as seriously. In order to make sure that you have a strong defense working diligently to accurately present your case in a timely manner, you will need an aggressive and knowledgeable California probation attorney who understands the many complexities of legal matters relating to probation and criminal offenses. Contact the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman today for a free and confidential consultation by calling 800-349-1619. Our lawyers have been defending the rights of those facing probation violation charges and other criminal offenses throughout Orange County for many years, and are prepared to assist you with your case.
