Fort Lauderdale Probation Violations Attorney
If you are on probation, you know that it is much better than being in jail. However, it does not take much to commit a violation and end up behind bars after all. An experienced, effective and trial ready lawyer can come to your defense and protect your freedom. At the Fort Lauderdale offices of the Stella Law Firm, we handle probation violation and bond hearings for individuals who want to protect what freedom they have.
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Most people on probation have been put there for a specific offense. The courts view probation as not merely an alternative to prison, but a privilege. There are specific conditions to every probation agreement, and the violation of these conditions could either terminate or violate the probation. And when it comes to probation violations, there is not the same burden of guilt compared to the original criminal case. The judge merely has to believe that you willfully violated your probation in order to end it and put you behind bars.
Craig Stella is a former prosecutor who sees both angles of a probation violation dispute. Depending on what crime resulted in your probation in the first place, there are a number of actions that could result in a violation. We handle probation violations resulting from major and minor offenses, including:
- Re-Arrest
- Dirty Urinalysis
- Traffic Tickets
- Failure to Report
- Inability to Pay Fines and Restitution
While there may be a lighter burden of proof for probation violation convictions than for criminal offenses, you still have important legal rights. Aiming to mitigate or dismiss the alleged violations you face, we can help you through this process. If you fail to properly address your probation violation, you could be headed back to jail.
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Every client faces different circumstances, and that is why we tailor our legal counsel and rates to your needs. Located across the street from the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, our offices offer evening and weekend appointments in addition to our weekly business hours. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
