Probation Violations

Los Angeles Probation Violation Lawyer

Some people consider probation to be a form of pardon. However, probation does not remove the possibility of jail time. On the contrary, a conviction of a probation violation will likely send you back to jail-to complete your entire sentence.

For that reason, a probation violation is a very serious matter. A person accused of violating probation needs effective legal representation. The Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang is a criminal defense law firm with extensive experience in probation violation cases.

Call us at (213) 553-1122 for a free consultation. We will fight to protect your rights and freedom.

Probation and the Criminal Justice System

Probation is not a get-out-jail-free card. Probation carries with it the responsibility to obey all laws. If you are placed on formal probation, you must also meet with your probation officer on a regular basis and answer the officer's questions honestly.

If you fail to comply with the terms of your probation or are found to have violated a law, your probation can be revoked and you will go to jail. The good news for those on probation is that prosecutors will generally pursue probation violation cases involving crimes at a similar level. Running a red light will probably not result in a probation violation, but running a red light to evade a police stop could very well return you to jail.

Prosecutors can be unpredictable. Also, a probation violation hearing is held before a judge, not a jury, which adds additional uncertainties. Your best bet is to have an aggressive probation violation attorney working for you.

An Experienced Probation Violation Attorney

To build an effective defense for you, attorney Dennis W. Chang will examine all of the events leading up to the alleged probation violation. There may be discrepancies in the police report or mitigating factors that allow us to obtain a dismissal of the motion to revoke (MTR). We may find a basis to argue that the alleged criminal violation was not equivalent to the original crime and that, therefore, revocation is not appropriate.

The Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang will examine all possible legal strategies to provide the strongest and most effective representation possible. Our goal will be to preserve your freedom.

For a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang, P.C., call (213) 553-1122 or contact us online.

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