New York City Probation Violation Lawyer

Charged with a violation of your probation?

Probation violations occur when the subject of probation does not fulfill one or more duties as outlined in a probation agreement, generally issued upon release from jail, prison or a treatment facility or in the case of a conviction where probation was the penalty imposed by the court. Most often, a probation violation is brought about by the probation officer who is in charge of overseeing your probation. When a person violates probation by failing to adhere to any number of requirements like maintaining a job, appearing at a mandatory appointment, drug test or consorting with specific unauthorized individuals, the probation officer may file for a violation. If you have violated probation, speak with a New York City criminal attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options.

Probation Violation Defense Attorney in New York City

Normally, the judge issues a bench warrant upon a probation violation which means that law enforcement would be obligated to pursue and arrest the person at any time when identified. Despite the fact that there may be a good reason for a particular violation of probation, law enforcement offers are not going to listen to your case. Instead, they will make your arrest and bring you to jail as per the requirements of the warrant. From there, you may spend several days in jail while awaiting trail where additional penalties may be imposed, or revocation of probation in situations where the defendant must return to fulfill a jail or prison sentence.

Musa-Obregon & Associates is very familiar with the probation process and understand how flexible the system can be in terms of probation requirements, and, in some situations, reason for a probation violation. Their firm may be able to provide probation violators with a compelling defense that could minimize any additional penalties imposed, including a return to jail or prison to fulfill a sentence.

Contact a New York City probation violation lawyer for aggressive defense against criminal charges of violating the terms of your probation.