Probation Violations

If your violation is for substantive grounds, this means that the VOP is based on a new arrest or criminal law violation, misdemeanor or a felony. The offense date of the arrest must have occurred during the time period in which you were actually on probation — not before or after. This means … [Read more...] about Substantive And Technical Violations Of Probation

If you are facing a Violation of Probation (VOP) or Violation of Community Controls (VOCC) in Okaloosa County or Walton County, these are the steps you should be taking. Keep reporting to your probation officer and try to complete your requirements.Don’t run away or abscond from your probation, … [Read more...] about Facing a Possible VOP or VOCC? This Is What You Should Be Doing Right Now

Here are a few issues that regularly come up during Violation of Probation Evidentiary Hearings, and have been able to use certain evidentiary challenges to my client’s advantage to win their probation violation cases: Hearsay cannot be the only basis for the violation. This means that the … [Read more...] about Advanced Violation of Probation Defense Tactics

Violating probation because of a new felony arrest can prove to be a major issue. But there are two key points that a talented Defense Attorney will make sure enter the discussion. A new felony arrest can add 12 points to a sentencing score sheet when facing a felony VOP. These points should … [Read more...] about Key Felony Violation Of Probation Issues In Okaloosa County

Here's an overview of the three most common mistakes made by individuals on Probation and are found to be in violation. One, don’t confess or admit to any aspect of the VOP before talking to an attorney. If you go to your VOP arraignment court date and enter any admission to any enumerated basis … [Read more...] about Violation of Probation – Mistakes To Avoid In Okaloosa County