Merritt Island Bond Hearing Lawyers
Probation violations are a common occurrence; it is easy to fail to meet a probation requirement unintentionally. Many people do not realize, however, that they are entitled to a defense in probation violation charges. They make the mistake of facing the judge without the benefit of defense counsel.
If you have been charged with violating probation, contact Caruso Swerbilow & Camerota PA. Our defense attorneys will work to keep you out of jail. Do not take chances with your freedom by representing yourself. For a free consultation, please call 321-684-4815 or contact us online.
Probation Violation Consequences
If you violate your probation or community control, you can be arrested and held without bond until you get a hearing with a judge. At your hearing, the judge can sentence you to jail or prison for the length of your probation or for the length of the sentence you would have received if convicted of the crime you were charged with.
Probation violations happen for many reasons, including:
- Not reporting to your probation officer
- Committing a new crime
- Drug test failure
- Not completing your community service or court-ordered class
- Failure to pay fines or court costs
At your probation revocation hearing, a judge will decide your case, not a jury. The standard of proof in revocation hearings is lower than it is in a criminal trial, meaning it is easier for the prosecution to convict you.
Caruso Swerbilow & Camerota PA provides experienced representation at Florida probation revocation hearings. We can negotiate with your probation officer, the prosecutor and the judge to seek alternatives to a jail sentence. Please call our office at 321-684-4815 to schedule an appointment with our Brevard County violation of probation attorneys.
