A person on probation, who is likely to re-engage in criminal conduct, may have their probation revoked. If probation is revoked, the court may sentence the probationer to jail or prison.
There are two ways to violate probation:
If your probation officer issues a warrant, you will be arrested and held in jail until your probation revocation hearing. The probation revocation hearing usually occurs within 30 days of the arrest.
At the probation hearing, you are not entitled to a jury trial. You have already pled guilty and been placed on probation. The hearing will consist of a judge determining whether to send you to jail or leave you on probation.
If your probation is being revoked because of a new criminal charge, it is essential that you hire a criminal defense attorney to handle both situations. Why? Simply put, an attorney can force the state to comply with the law and have a probation revocation hearing prior to your new court case.
If your probation is in jeopardy, contact Jones & Hull, P.C. and we will see to it that your rights are protected and your voice is heard.
