What is a Probation Violation?
Posted By Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings on Feb 24, 2010 5:10pm PST
If you have been ordered to complete probation as part of your criminal sentence, it is very important that you do not violate the terms of your probation in any way. Judges take probation violations incredibly seriously, and will not hesitate to punish you if you violate any aspect of your probation.
Types of Probation Violations
Each person's probation guidelines are different, but any time a person violates even one of the guidelines or rules set by the judge it will be considered a
probation violation. Common types of probation violations include:
- Failure to appear in court when scheduled
- Failure to report to a probation officer
- Failure to pay a court fee or fine
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Failure to comply with a court order
- Failure to complete community service
- Failure to attend and complete a rehabilitation program
- Failure to submit to random drug testing
- Associating with known criminals
- Committing another crime while on probation
- Possessing firearms or some other type of weapon
- Possessing drugs or alcohol
These are just some examples of probation violations. If you are facing legal ramifications for violating your probation, an experienced
Riverside probation violations attorney at the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings can defend you before the judge. Common penalties for a probation violation include going to jail, paying a fine, or being subjected to more time on probation. An attorney our office can fight to protect your rights and help you resolve this matter successfully.
To arrange a consultation to discuss your charges, please
contact the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings today!