Probation Violations

After a person is convicted of a crime, he/she will be sentenced by the court. Part of his/her criminal sentence may include probation.  Probation is often considered the suspension of a jail sentence.  In order for the jail sentence to remain suspended, the person must adhere to the terms of his/her probation. Probationary terms usually require the person to check in with his/her probation officer on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.  In addition, to comply with the terms of probation, a person must abstain from committing further crimes. 

If a person fails to comply with the terms of his/her probation, or if a person commits a crime while on probation, he/she can be charged with probation violation.  Additionally, if a person’s probation officer finds that the person failed to adhere to probationary terms, he/she can be charged with probation violation.  A person can be charged with probation violation by their probation officer if he/she changes addresses without informing his/her probation officer or fails drug testing. 

Probation Violation Penalties
After a person has violated his/her probation, he/she will have to go back to court.  At court, a judge will review the person’s case and listen to testimony from the person’s probation officer.  If the person is found guilty of violating his/her probation, he/she may be subject to enhanced sentencing and the loss of probation.  The person may have to serve a suspended jail sentence, pay hefty fines, or adhere to stricter probationary terms. 

Boston and Massachusetts Probation Violation Attorney
At the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, P.C., we are fully prepared to handle your probation violation case.  As a leading Boston criminal defense law firm, we can provide you with the direction and legal counsel you need to fight your probation violation charges.  Call our Law Offices today for your initial consultation at 1-617-263-6800.