Los Angeles Probation Violations Attorney
About Probation Violations
In Los Angeles, anyone that does not comply with a term of his or her probation can be found in violation of probation. It is extremely important to speak with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney immediately if you have been charged with probation violation. A skilled attorney may be able to keep you out of jail. If you do not hire an attorney to defend your rights in court you may be forced to serve your original jail sentence. Failure to appear for a scheduled meeting with a probation officer is considered a serious probation violation and may be punished severely depending on the original crime committed. Failing to uphold any requirement of probation can be disastrous, including failing to fulfill your court ordered treatment program, pay fines or other probation terms.
Our legal team understands what is at stake and will take aggressive action to fight to keep you from having to serve jail time or face additional punishment.
Probation Violation Lawyer in Los Angeles
At Okabe & Haushalter, we have helped countless clients successfully overcome probation violation charges. In many cases, if you probation officer believes that you have not complied with your probation, you can be arrested and charged. Even if the alleged violation is extremely minor, the penalties can have a dramatic effect on your life. If you have been charged with probation violation for any of the following reasons, speak with an attorney from our firm today:
- Connection to criminals or criminal activity
- Arrest for a crime
- Drug or alcohol usage
- Not attending rehab
- Not performing community service
- Missing a probation officer meeting
No matter what type of probation violation you are being charged with, we may be able to help. In some cases, extenuating circumstances prevent the person on probation from completing a term of the probation. We have demonstrated this to the court and been able to keep the individual we are representing out of jail and able to continue successfully with their probation.
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