Probation Violation

A criminal sentence may include jail time, heavy fines, a loss of certain rights and privileges, community service, and alcohol/drug related classes. One of the more common punishments is time assigned under probation. Probation will be used as a substitute for jail time or as a transition between jail time and total freedom. If you have been accused of violating the terms of your probation, it is essential to pick up the phone and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

The penalties that you face for violating probation may be severe as they may involve the imposition of more substantial punishments which were avoided during initial sentencing. Do not risk these retroactive consequences needlessly. For aggressive defense, contact Austin probation violation defense attorney Ian Inglis, P.C. at 512-472-1950 today.

Common Probation Violations

The terms of an individual’s probation will be set by the judge overseeing the initial matter and typically are reflective in some way of the nature of the crime. Depending on the terms of your probation, the following may constitute a violation of probation which leads to an arrest:

• Failure to meet with a probation officer on a regular basis
• Failing drug test
• Failure to attend mandated counseling
• Failure to fulfill community service hours
• Tampering with a monitoring device
• Being found in possession of weapons
• Driving on a suspended license
• Being found with persons previously convicted of felonies

Contact Us

Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis is passionate about the protecting the rights of his clients. Contact the Law Office of Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950 to discuss building a probation violation defense case and fight for your rights.