Have you or someone you love been placed on formal or informal probation and are now facing a violation of that probation? Probation is assigned after a defendant is (a) found guilty of a crime and may or may not have served jail time or (b) sentenced to probation in lieu of other options. Probation may require that a defendant (a) make restitution, (b) attend counseling, (c) perform community service, (d) undergo regular drug testing or (e) other conditions set by the court.

Probation offenses may range from minimal charges (i.e. failure to appear in court for a follow-up) which is often as a result of a misunderstanding to far more serious violations (i.e. possession of an illegal weapon or drugs). Depending on the severity of the violation, you may be facing an extension of probation, potential jail time, your probation may be revoked, you may face additional consequences such as additional community service, physical labor (through CalTrans) or you may be ordered to rehabilitation or other treatment programs.

Although typically a judge will review carefully the factors surrounding a probation violation, it is imperative that your attorney be well versed in how serious the probation violation may be, how many times it is reported that probation has been violated, if the violation involves a new crime, if there are mitigating circumstances and almost as critical, what your probation officers view of the violation is.

At Rizio & Nelson we understand that all probation violations are handled differently and there are a number of mitigating reasons for potential probation violations. We can help you prepare a skilled defense for any charges stemming from a possible probation violation, and we can effectively negotiate alternatives to potential jail time.

Call Rizio & Nelson seven days a week, twenty four hours a day if you find you or a loved one is facing potential probation or parole violations and let us help you present the best possible defense in your case. Do not risk additional jail time unnecessarily.

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