Violations of probation are serious matters. A violation of probation gives the judge the ability to sentence you to the maximum amount of jail or prison time as Florida Statutes provides on the offenses for which you are on probation. In Misdemeanor cases this can mean up to a year in jail for certain charges while on felony cases, several years in State prison is possible.
Furthermore, you are not automatically entitled to a bond if arrested on a violation of probation allegation.
Sometimes, the alleged violation is just not your fault, for example, you lose your job and don't have the ability to pay your probation costs. I will explore all possible defenses and mitigating circumstances as I represent you throughout the violation process. Contact me today for a free consultation on your violation charge.
My first goal in a violation case will be to request that a reasonable bond be set. This could include appearing at a bond hearing and arguing for your release. At a violation hearing, the State must prove that you violated your probation in a willful and substantial manner.