Probation interrupts any normal routine and can easily be violated by missing an appointment with a probation officer. The result of probation violation is usually incarceration. Every probation is individually tailored and therefore it’s important you understand the terms of your situation. If you are facing criminal liability for violation of probation, or are unsure the terms of your probation, contact experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney, Malcolm Anthony.
Probation Officer Violating You?
Oftentimes a probationer is told by the Probation Officer that they are issuing a Violation of Probation (VOP) and a warrant will be issued and the probationer has no choice but to be arrested. This is not necessarily the case. Contact Malcolm if your Probation Officer tells you this. Malcolm will track the warrant and set a court date for you to appear and have the judge recall the warrant so you don’t have to wait in jail to see the judge and get a hearing about the alleged violation
Access to Bail
The law allows that you can be released on bail pending your probation violation hearing, but many times judges issue Violation of Probation warrants without bail requiring the probationer to wait in jail until a hearing sometimes weeks away. Call Malcolm to get a VOP bail to be released pending a hearing.
Out of State Now?
Many Violations of Probation (VOPs) result from people who have moved away and never finished probation. Florida may issue a VOP warrant but may not extradite the probationer subjecting the out-of-state probationer to continuous arrest and release in other states. The active warrant may prevent one from getting a job or obtaining government benefits. If this is your situation, contact Malcolm to get the warrant dismissed so you can be free of this entanglement.
