Violation of Probation
Receiving probation is often the best possible outcome following a criminal conviction. Probation is a sentence imposed by a judge that allows the convicted person to live in the community rather than go to prison. The convicted person is usually under the supervision of a probation officer or PO. The terms of the probation require the probationer to meet certain court-imposed conditions, such as regular reporting with his or her PO, school attendance, community service or treatment for anger management or drug addiction. If the conditions are not met, the probationer can be charged with a probation violation and sent to prison.
Working to prevent revocation of your probation and a prison sentence
If you have been accused of violating probation in New York or New Jersey, seek the counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Newark, New Jersey and New York City attorney James S. Friedman has significant experience representing people charged with probation violations. He represents clients at probation violation hearings, skillfully negotiating to keep them from being sent to prison.
Proactive on your behalf
Mr. Friedman is proactive in probation violation matters. Where possible, he works to modify terms and conditions so that violations do not occur again. He advises clients on how to take action on their own that might improve their standing with the court, such as voluntary drug or alcohol treatment. He can effectively explain to the court the circumstances that caused you to violate probation, such as a family emergency or other personal problem that prevented you from satisfying the terms and conditions of your probation.
If you have been charged with a violation of probation, contact the criminal defense firm of James S. Friedman, LLC to learn about your options. Call Mr. Friedman at 866-484-1906 (toll free).
