Have You Violated Your Probation?
If you messed up on your probation, the judge has the authority to impose the original jail sentence. The Baker Law Firm will advocate for you to avoid this worst-case scenario.
Our knowledgeable attorneys have helped some clients stay on probation rather than going to jail. The key is being proactive. Contact us today to discuss your probation violation. Based in Concord, North Carolina, we take cases in Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly and surrounding counties.
Probation Violations
If you violated terms of the original criminal conviction, a judge can revoke your probation for any number of reasons:
- New criminal charges
- A failed drug test
- Failing to pay fines, court fees or restitution
- Failing to complete treatment or community service
- Absconding from the jurisdiction
- Failing to report to your probation officer
- Other violations of the conditions of probation
Criminal defense lawyer Laura Baker will represent you at your probation revocation hearing. Before that date, they advise clients on steps they can take to convince the judge to grant another chance: paying money owed, finishing classes or treatment, attending A.A. meetings, connecting with your probation officer. If your violation was financial, they can try to show the judge that it was because of hardship and not willful.
In the event your probation is revoked, we can still try to limit the consequences. If the judge says no more second chances, our goal is to have clients sentenced to no more than the minimum time of the original sentence range.
Call us at 866-943-7966 or contact us online for a confidential consultation.
