Violations of Probation
We Handle Accusations of Probation Violations
It is important to know that accusations of violations of probation are handled much differently from criminal charges. The standard of proof is different, meaning the State does not have to work quite as hard to prove their case. All they need to prove is that the evidence establishes a violation by a preponderance of the evidence that the conditions of the probation were not complied with.
At Peter S. O’Neill, Attorney at Law, our lawyers understand how to deal with this aspect of probation violation cases. This is a challenge that we can use our more than 20 years of experience to overcome. We will work hard to keep the terms of your probation intact.
Why Have You Been Accused of a Violation of Probation?
Probation violations are most commonly the result of failing to meet the terms of the probation, such as:
- Not reporting to your probation officer
- Not completing community service
- Being charged with an additional offense
- Failing a drug test
- Failing to complete rehab, anger management or a counseling program
In these cases, we will stand by your side to help you remedy the situation. We will start by seeking opportunities to fix the aspect of your probation that has been neglected, so that we can gain leverage when asking the opposition not to revoke your probation.
Probation Violations and New Criminal Charges
If you have been accused of committing a new crime, you will also be accused of violating your probation.
Our attorneys have the experience to protect your rights against the new criminal charges, as well as handle probation problems.
Our team is available to represent people in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore and throughout Maryland.
Start Protecting Your Probation Status With a Free Consultation
Call us at 410-761-6800 or send us an e-mail to find out how we will stand by your side against accusations of violation of probation.
