Avoiding Jail for Probation Offenses
Strong Defense for Violation of Probation in Brevard County
If you defied a judge's orders or were arrested for a new crime while on probation, we can help. Intervention by our experienced criminal defense attorney may prevent the worst case scenario — serving your original jail sentence. We work to resolve your case as quickly as possible with the most favorable outcome.
Violation of Probation? Free Consultation at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523
Contact our Melbourne, Florida law firm as soon as possible if you have violated terms of your misdemeanor or felony probation. We can usually work things out with prosecutors or convince a judge to be lenient.
Some judges are tough on violators, especially if you are charged with a new criminal offense while serving probation. But Patrick Barbary has been successful helping clients overcome a first violation of conditions imposed by a judge including:
- Failed drug tests
- Drinking alcohol after being ordered to abstain
- Failure to attend classes, counseling or treatment
- Failure to pay fines or restitution, or perform community service
- Failure to contact your probation officer
Don't try to make deals by yourself. See Arrest Tips on what to do until you can talk to an attorney.
Violation of Misdemeanor Probation — If your original adjudication was withheld (no conviction or suspended jail sentence) for a misdemeanor offense, we work hard to keep it that way. A judge can revoke probation and order you to serve your jail term, but we can often convince prosecutors and the court to give clients a second chance.
Violation of Felony Probation — There is no bond if you violate probation for a felony crime — you will be taken into custody. Mr. Barbary works to get a probation hearing set as quickly as possible. Without an attorney, you could sit in jail for weeks or months waiting for a judge to determine your fate. We try to get cases resolved immediately to get clients out of jail, and we make every effort to avoid imposition of the original sentence.
Experienced Probation Violation Lawyer
Patrick Barbary has practiced criminal law for 15 years, including three years as a Brevard County prosecutor. His legal skill, rapport with prosecutors, and insights into the local justice system provide an important edge if you facing a violation of probation (VOP).
Ask for Patrick Barbary at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523
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