Probation is an alternative to serving time in jail or prison. It is generally imposed to allow a defendant an opportunity to learn from his or her mistake, give them a chance to rehabilitate, and provide victim restitution.

Experienced and Talented Probation Violation Attorney

A probation violation is a serious offense for several reasons. First, when someone is charged with violating probation, the only relevant issue is whether or not the person violated a condition imposed by the judge at sentencing. Such conditions include the general rules of probation and or specific conditions imposed by the judge at the time of sentencing. It is no longer important whether or not the person committed the underlying crime, has a defense to the underlying crime, or took a plea to resolve the underlying criminal charge.

Second, the person is not only facing the same punishment he or she could have received originally when first accused of crime but may also have additional penalties or conditions imposed. Third, the judge is the trier of fact, not the jury. Fourth, the prosecutor only has to prove that somebody violated probation by clear and convincing evidence, which is a lower standard than required by a judge or jury to convict a person of a criminal offense. For these reasons, it is absolutely imperative that a person charged with a violation of probation have an aggressive and skilled criminal defense attorney to represent them.

Defending Offenders in All Minnesota Counties

Probation violations are frustrating, confusing, and stressful. If you have been accused of violating probation in Minnesota, you have the right to a probation violation hearing and have a lawyer represent at the hearing. You will have an opportunity to confront evidence as well as present evidence in your defense.

If you have been accused of violating the conditions of your probation terms, you must work closely with your attorney to provide witnesses and any other types of proof that exhibits your compliance with probation. A skilled attorney can use that information in defending you against the alleged probation violation. Conversely, if you did fail to comply with the conditions of probation, you must work closely with your attorney to provide an acceptable explanation for your actions.

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