Probation Violations

Sugar Land Probation Violation Attorney

Complying with the terms of probation allows individuals to carry out their punishment and avoid jail. Probation places strict rules on where people can go, how often they have to report to their probation officer, and how many hours of community service need to be completed. You may have a legitimate reason for violating probation, but you need effective legal representation to tell your side of the story.

If you or someone you know needs legal defense of a probation violation, contact our firm.

Probation restrictions often include the following:

• You may not be allowed to leave the state
• You are required to report to a probation officer
• You may be subjected to random urine analysis
• You may be required to fulfill community service hours
• You may be required to seek counseling services

A violation of probation, no matter how minor it may seem, carries the potential for the courts to revoke probation and the chance for deferred adjudication. Deferred adjudication is a postponement of the guilty finding. If a person complies with the terms of probation, the case is then dismissed. This is particularly beneficial because the person is never found guilty of the offense. However, in the case of a probation violation, the person can be adjudicated and subjected to punishment.

Our firm offers effective representation against probation violations. Richard Bell, our defense attorney, strives to set clients on the path toward a brighter future. He urges clients to fulfill their community service hours, get drug or alcohol treatment, and set forth other actions to show the court system they are making a good faith effort toward rehabilitation. Contact our firm to arrange a consultation.