Orange County Probation Violation Lawyer
Santa Ana Parole Violation Attorney
Probation violations are some of the most serious problems any person can face. Any time you violate the conditions of your probation, you are exposing yourself to the length of your original sentence. For instance, if you had previously pleaded guilty to a charge that involved a number of years in prison, you could go to prison for violating your probation. In addition, the act that violated your probation is itself a crime. In these times, you simply cannot afford to attend a probation hearing without a lawyer. The Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, with offices in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa, helps people across Southern California.
A violation of probation can involve any number of actions. In the context of domestic violence charges, probation violations can involve making contact with the victim, not completing anger management classes or otherwise violating the terms of your restraining order. Other violations can include:
- Possessing a firearm
- Failing to report to your probation officer
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Failure to perform community service, counseling or any other part of your sentence
- Failure to appear in court
A probation violation hearing, or revocation hearing, is very different from a criminal trial in a number of ways. You do not have the right to a jury. Most importantly, you do not have the right to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Rather, the state must only show "sufficient evidence" that you violated the terms of your probation. Typically this is a very easy hurdle for the government to clear. Further, judges have a wide range of discretion in these matters.
In these situations, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer more than ever. Our law firm will discuss your alleged violations with the judge, and when applicable, your probation officer. We will work to show that you continue to be a good candidate for probation, and that a suspended sentence, diversion or other alternatives to incarceration make more sense than jail time. Attorney David P. Schwarz has practiced law since 1998. In this time, he has handled many probation hearings. Our law firm will present your situation in the best possible light.
Contact an Orange County Probation Violation Attorney at the Law Offices of David P. Schwarz
Call us at 714-677-2130 or toll free at 888-768-6901 to schedule your initial consultation. We can also be reached by e-mail. Se habla español. We also speak Chinese.
