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Violation of Probation Defense (VOP)
Kissimmee Violation of
Probation Defense Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced VOP
Defense legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
 When
a person is accused of a violation of probation
the alleged violation is not a new crime. Since the
person has already been granted probation relating to a criminal
offense, if the violation of probation is proven to have taken
place, it may result in enforcing
penalties under the sentencing guidelines of the
crime the person was originally convicted
of.
The courts take
probation violations very seriously. In granting
probation instead of jail time for a conviction, the court showed a
leap of faith that the person will walk a straight line by
following the guidelines set forth by the stipulations of the probation. When
a person violates the terms of probation, he or she has violated the courts trust,
which will not be well received by the presiding judge.
The
León Law
Center, P.A.,
represents the legal rights and goals of those
who have been accused of
violating the terms of
probation
in Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange
County, and the entire
Central
Florida area. For a confidential legal
consultation, please call
407.483.1182.
A personal may be accused of violating their
probation as a result of a "Technical Violation" or a
"Substantive Violation."
Technical Violation of Probation
occurs when a person
violates the special conditions of probation. A
technical violation of probation
does not involve committing a new crime.
Common technical violations of probation include:
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Changing
your address without permission;
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Failure to pay court costs or
fines;
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Failure to appear for a probation
meeting;
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Being late to a probation meeting;
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Failure to complete court-ordered
classes.
Substantive Violation of Probation
occurs when a person violates the conditions probation by committing another crime,
or a preponderance of evidence
exist that he or she was
directly or indirectly
associated with a criminal act.
One of the pitfalls of being accused of a new crime is
that even if the person is found "not guilty" of the new
alleged crime, the court has the authority to revoke
his or her probation and reinstate the original conviction
sentencing guidelines. Unlike the original trial, in a
violation of probation hearing, the prosecution
only has to prove that a "preponderance of the evidence"
existed.
When facing an
violation of probation allegation
in
Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange County, or the
surrounding
Central
Florida area, hiring an experienced
violation of probation defense attorney or lawyer may provide the best
opportunity to achieve a fair and
reasonable resolution.
Anyone requiring professional legal services regarding
violation of probation or criminal defense issues should be proactive in
protecting their legal
rights and seek the legal advice of
an experienced lawyer, such as
Attorney Mercedes León.
For an appointment contact
The
León Law Center, P.A.,
at
407.483.1182.
Kissimmee Violation of
Probation Defense Attorney and
Lawyer, providing
experienced VOP
Defense legal
services in Kissimmee,
Orlando, and the Central
Florida area.
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