Probation Violations

Probation is an excellent option to help reform non-threatening convicts into functional members of society without requiring the state to pay for their incarceration. Although the penalty has a number of restrictions, almost everyone on probation agrees it is far better than spending time in prison, but if you accused of violation probation, that’s exactly where you may end up. Fortunately, you are legally permitted to hire a skilled Illinois criminal attorney to help you protect your freedom by proving your innocence.

There are two basic ways you may violate your probation, by breaking a rule of the probation that results in your probation officer reporting you to the state or by committing a new crime. Naturally, cases involving technical violations are much easier for your Illinois criminal lawyer, but both types of cases can be won.

Our Chicago Criminal Attorney Will Strengthen Your Case

In a case involving a technical rule violation, you will need to present evidence on your behalf to prove that you either did not make the mistake at all and that someone working for the state did, or that you made a minor mistake due to circumstances beyond your control. If you missed an appointment with your probation officer or failed to take a drug test because you were in a car accident, for example, you should not be punished for breaking the rules in this minor manner.

If you have been accused of committing a new crime, your Illinois criminal attorney will need to defend you in the hearing for the probation violation and the trial for the new crime. If there is enough evidence to prove you did not commit the crime in either arena, you will likely be able to avoid penalties in the other area.

When you have been accused of a probation violation, take advantage of your right to work with a Illinois criminal lawyer and call the Law Offices of Raymond G. Wigell today.

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