Orange County Probation Violation Attorney
California Criminal Defense Lawyer
Probation may be granted after a prison sentence is served or in lieu of a prison or jail sentence. If you are serving probation and are accused of a violation of the terms of your probation, you may face a prison sentence. It is important to remember that you still have rights! Although you may be on probation for a crime, you still have the right to contest the probation violation you have been accused of. You can work with a lawyer in order to have the chance of returning to probation instead of going to jail. There are many defenses and alternative sentences your lawyer can use so you don’t face maximum penalties.
A probation violation in California is typically one of the following:
- Failure to report to the probation officer (you are typically supposed to report once a month in California)
- Taking illegal drugs, or drinking
- Failure to pay a fine or restitution to a victim
- Violation of a restraining order
- Committing another crime, being arrested
- Association with known criminals
As an Orange County criminal defense attorney, I understand California law as it applies to probation and probation violations. I have personally handled in excess of 2,000 cases in Orange County and am dedicated to helping clients receive the best result possible for their particular case and charges. Probation violation cases can be tricky because the process is different than a regular criminal charge. The consequences of an accusation and conviction can be much more emotionally trying for the accused, and defending these charges can be complex.
Defending Probation Violation Charges in Orange County, California
As a defense lawyer, I always look to help my clients as best I can if they have been accused of a violation of probation. This includes getting in contact with your probation officer, gathering evidence and witness testimony regarding your alleged violation and gathering evidence and testimony regarding your good character. All these actions are extremely helpful in helping you avoid going to prison and instead being reinstated back to your original probation with the same or similar terms.
I take on cases throughout Orange County, including Tustin, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster and Fullerton.
Contact Orange County probation violation defense attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!