defending a probation violation in florida
Know the Difference Between Technical Violations and New Law Violations
If you’re on probation in Florida, following the rules is of utmost importance. If you violate probation, law enforcement in Florida will act quickly, so you’ll need to find an attorney who will take the time to understand your case and will aggressively fight for your legal rights.
Florida Statute 948.03 defines probation as a form of community supervision requiring specified contacts with parole and probation officers and other terms and conditions. Probation is ordered by the court, often in lieu of jail time. When you’re on probation, you need to follow rules set by the court, and you must abide by the law. If you don’t, you’re committing a violation of probation.
Types of probation violations in Florida
There are two general types of probation violations in Florida:
Technical violation of probation – This occurs when an offender breaks a rule the court has set as a condition of his or her probation. Technical violations may include:
New law violation of probation – This occurs when you commit a new crime of any kind (misdemeanor or felony) while you’re on probation.
What happens if I commit a violation of probation?
You will need to act fast. Once a court judge is informed that you’ve committed a violation of probation, he or she may sign a warrant for your arrest. You will be asked to appear at a hearing, where you will be informed of the violation of probation and you will be asked to either admit or deny the violation.
The burden of proof in either a technical violation or a new law violation of probation will be on the court. That’s why it’s in your best interest to find an attorney immediately who will listen to your side of the story and will defend your rights.
The attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, bring a high level of knowledge and expertise to every probation violation case. Attorney Samuel Filler is a former Assistant State Attorney for Seminole County with extensive litigation experience and a confident courtroom presence. Attorney Kelly Hedum is a former Detective Sergeant who has testified in numerous high-profile cases. Our attorneys will listen to your side of the story, prepare a defense and zealously work to protect your rights if you’re charged with a violation of probation.
If you’re on probation in Florida, following the rules is of utmost importance. If you violate probation, law enforcement in Florida will act quickly, so you’ll need to find an attorney who will take the time to understand your case and will aggressively fight for your legal rights.
Florida Statute 948.03 defines probation as a form of community supervision requiring specified contacts with parole and probation officers and other terms and conditions. Probation is ordered by the court, often in lieu of jail time. When you’re on probation, you need to follow rules set by the court, and you must abide by the law. If you don’t, you’re committing a violation of probation.
Types of probation violations in Florida
There are two general types of probation violations in Florida:
Technical violation of probation – This occurs when an offender breaks a rule the court has set as a condition of his or her probation. Technical violations may include:
- Failure to pay court-ordered fines
- Failure to report to your probation officer at your regularly scheduled time and location
- Failure to allow your probation officer to visit you at your house or elsewhere
- Failure to appear in court at a previously scheduled date and time
- Failure to inform your probation officer of a change of residence
- Failure to maintain employment
- Failure to respect the travel restrictions of your probation
- Associating with people engaged in criminal activities
New law violation of probation – This occurs when you commit a new crime of any kind (misdemeanor or felony) while you’re on probation.
What happens if I commit a violation of probation?
You will need to act fast. Once a court judge is informed that you’ve committed a violation of probation, he or she may sign a warrant for your arrest. You will be asked to appear at a hearing, where you will be informed of the violation of probation and you will be asked to either admit or deny the violation.
The burden of proof in either a technical violation or a new law violation of probation will be on the court. That’s why it’s in your best interest to find an attorney immediately who will listen to your side of the story and will defend your rights.
The attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, bring a high level of knowledge and expertise to every probation violation case. Attorney Samuel Filler is a former Assistant State Attorney for Seminole County with extensive litigation experience and a confident courtroom presence. Attorney Kelly Hedum is a former Detective Sergeant who has testified in numerous high-profile cases. Our attorneys will listen to your side of the story, prepare a defense and zealously work to protect your rights if you’re charged with a violation of probation.
Free Consultation and Criminal Law Case Review
To learn more about your legal rights in a probation violation case, call Filler & Hedum Law today for a free consultation. We’ll sit with you, answer all of your questions, outline a specific plan of attack that we will use for your defense, and fully explain all costs and fees associated with your defense. It is your life. There are no games, no secrets, no surprises with Filler & Hedum Law – just complete truth, commitment and legal expertise.
Choices matter. Choose Wisely. Choose Filler & Hedum Law – 407-772-0700.
Choices matter. Choose Wisely. Choose Filler & Hedum Law – 407-772-0700.
