Orange County Probation Violation Lawyer

There are several ways to discover that a probation violation has been filed against you:

• You may receive a letter from the Orange County Clerk’s Office advising you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest and you need to appear in court, or you may receive a warrant delivered by an Orange County Sheriff at your home or work.
• In other situations, your probation officer may arrest you when you report to your check-in, or you may be arrested if you are stopped for a vehicle code violation.

Probation Violation Penalties

The court has total control of the conditions of your probation and can revoke or change the order of suspension of your sentence if you are found guilty of violating your probation. The judge will determine if you have in fact violated the terms of your probation and what the punishment will be if such is the case. Get in touch with our Orange County criminal defense attorney who can challenge accusations of probation violation.

At The Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman, you have access to an awarded and highly-qualified criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of legal experience. Attorney Goodman has earned a perfect 10.0 score from AVVO for her successes and strong client rapport. We have all the tools needed to provide a vigorous and effective defense for your criminal charges.

What Penalties Can the Judge Impose?

The judge overseeing your case can impose any number of penalties if you are found to have violated your probation, which is why you need an aggressive defense attorney to fight your charges.

Potential consequences can include:

• Added probation terms
• Counseling
• Imposition of original sentences
• Community service
• Extension of probation term length
• Substance abuse treatment
• Probation revocation and imposition of maximum sentence legally allowed

Being convicted of violating your probation can set you back considerably and even send you to prison if the judge deems your violation severe enough. You cannot afford anything but the most dedicated legal advocacy to defend you from such a fate.

The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman Probation Legal Counsel

Probation can place heavy demands on your lifestyle, and many defendants have problems conforming to these strict demands, which can last for months or years at a time. Probation cases in California typically last three years, but longer terms are possible as well. If you successfully complete your program requirements, you may be able to petition for your probation to be terminated after two years. If you violate your probation, however, you may be at risk of even greater penalties.

Violation of your probation is a serious matter that should be treated as such, and you need the best criminal defense lawyer on your side. At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman, we are prepared to defend your rights today and we have the experience and resources you need to achieve the best outcome possible.