Probation Violations

Maricopa County Probation Violation Defense

Because probation terms are generally clear, well-detailed and easy to understand, there is rarely any ambiguity about whether or not a probation violation has been committed. The mistakes most people make after a probation violation usually involve dodging their probation officer, trying to make excuses and not hiring a lawyer to help them.

The point is: You do still have rights and you may not have to serve your jail sentence — if you do something to help yourself.

Know Your Rights, Know Your Options — Call 602-288-4130 Today

At Billar & Donald, we represent people in the Phoenix area and throughout Arizona who have been cited for probation violations such as:

• Failure to complete drug or alcohol treatment
• Failure to comply with treatment recommendations
• Failure to meet with a probation officer
• New criminal charges
• Positive alcohol or drug test results
• Leaving the jurisdiction without permission
• Failure to return to the jurisdiction
• Failure to notify the probation officer of a significant change such as unemployment

Immediate action on your part can make the difference between going to jail and being able to continue with probation. As an individual, you do have the right to a hearing, to have an attorney represent you at that hearing, and to cross-examine witnesses against you. This is appropriate in some cases but in many others it is possible to simply have your lawyer sit down with the officer and come to an understanding. While the judge is not bound by the recommendations of the probation officer, they often go a long way. Our job is to frame your overall conduct since your criminal conviction in its best possible light so that when weighed against the violation, the case for continuing probation is clear.

Over 25 Years of Experience with the Arizona Criminal Justice System

Protect your rights — call our Phoenix, Arizona, law offices at 602-288-4130 today for a free consultation, or contact us via e-mail with a brief description of your situation and concerns. We will get back to you soon.