Violation of Probation in Fort Walton Beach

Being charged with violating the terms of your probation is a serious offense, one that can often result in extended jail time upon conviction. If you have been accused, or are worried about a pending violation of your probation or community control in Fort Walton Beach, you need an experienced legal team by your side that can help you effectively fight these charges and try to keep you from serving jail time. The level of proof in a violation is significantly reduced. This means that the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard you had when you were charged is gone. Let our team force the State to prove the violation against you. Additionally, it is imperative that you continue to meet with your assigned probation officer, as you will still be held to the existing standards of your probation or community control, even if you are currently in violation status.

Common Causes of Probation Violation in Fort Walton Beach

Individuals who are charged with Violation of Probation (VOP) or Violation of Community Control (VOCC) in Fort Walton Beach usually face these charges as a result of a number of common issues, such as the following:

• Failing to report for monthly meeting
• Being arrested for a secondary offense
• Moving / changing residences without receiving approval ahead of time
• Breaking a no-contact order
• Failing to pay necessary fines / costs
• Failing a urinalysis or breath test
• Breaking any of other explicitly stated terms of your probation

Should any of the above occur, a judge will be presented with a warrant application and affidavit of violation. Once the judge reviews and signs the warrant application, the warrant becomes active, and you could subsequently be arrested by law enforcement. Fortunately, there are legal options available to individuals who find themselves in a similar situation, and our Fort Walton Beach legal team at Flaherty Defense Firm is here to help keep clients accused of probation or community control violations out of jail.

Contact a Probation Violation Lawyer to Learn More

Charges involving violation of your probation or community control can have very serious consequences, but an attorney with experience handling these cases can fight to maintain your freedom and avoid harsh additional sentencing. At Flaherty Defense Firm, our Fort Walton Beach legal team knows what it takes to protect your rights and your freedoms in the face of VOP or VOCC charges, and we are ready to put this experience to work by fighting for you. Take a proactive approach towards protecting your future by calling our experienced team today at (850) 243-6097