If you’ve been charged with violating your parole or probation then you may believe that you have few if any options. Why? Because both parole and probation require you to comply with all requirements or you could end up back in jail. However, just because you’ve been charged with violating your parole doesn’t mean you have to take it lying down. Talk to a California parole violation attorney by calling 714-760-4088.
There are a number of reasons people are charged with violating parole or probation
There are a lot of reasons that the courts may end up charging you with violating your parole or probation, including not showing up at a court date, not paying a fine or restitution as set out by a court order, not reporting to your probation / parole officer, failing a required drug test, or committing a new crime. These can all be serious but the good news is that Chambers Law Firm is ready to fight for you.
The consequences can be serious
If you’re found guilty of violating your parole or probation, the judge is going to personally look at your case, your background, and other information to decide what the penalty should be. They will likely also consider the opinion of the probation department. There are a few consequences the judge can give you: You can have your probation / parole revoked, which would require you to return to jail, you can have it reinstated, which allows you to go home, and you could have it modified to add or change the terms and conditions.
We can fight this charge
Of course, the way your criminal defense attorney fights your case will vary widely based on how you allegedly violated your parole, the evidence against you, and your background. The best case scenario is of course to show that the allegations against you are false. Note that this is harder than it would be in a jury trial because the judge doesn’t have to be convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt, the just need to be convinced that there’s plenty of evidence that suggests you’re guilty.
In the event that there is a wealth of evidence against you, we will still do our best to encourage the judge not to revoke your parole altogether. If possible, we can present evidence that will help show the judge that you should be given a second chance. If they agree, then you may be simply given a warning or you may continue on parole but with modified conditions.
The key is to work with an attorney right away
Too often, people accused of parole violations have no idea that they can work with an attorney. As a result, they end up not calling on Chambers Law Firm until their hearing is happening. Call us at 714-760-4088 as soon as possible so we can help find the best defense for you.
