Minnesota Probation Violation Lawyer
About Probation Violations
After being convicted of a crime in Minnesota, you will still have some amount of involvement with the criminal court system. You may be placed on probation, and have to meet the conditions of that probation for a certain amount of time before your legal issues are considered officially complete. If you fail to meet these conditions, your original sentence may be imposed and executed, or you may face additional consequences. The conditions of probation can include:
- Paying fines, or restitution to the victim of the crime
- Committing no further crimes of any severity
- Engaging in mandatory chemical dependency treatment
- Being subjected to random drug and alcohol screenings
In being accused of violating your probation, you will be asked by the court whether you would like to admit or deny that the violation occurred. If you admit to the violation, you may be penalized with community service, fines, jail time, or other punishments as the judge sees fit. If you deny the violation, an evidentiary hearing will be held. In this hearing, evidence will be presented that supports either your innocence or your guilt. Before you answer your accusations of violating probation, it is important that you contact a Minnesota criminal defense lawyer who can speak on your behalf.
Accused of violating your probation?
At Heimerl & Lammers, we possess many years of criminal defense experience, and we understand that the criminal justice system can be frightening and confusing to deal with. If you have been charged with violating your probation, contact our offices right away. We will investigate the charges against you in an effort to reach a resolution in which your future dealings with the court system are at a minimum.
Contact a Minnesota probation violation attorney who can provide you with aggressive legal representation in your probation violation matter.