Award-Winning Probation Violation Attorney in MN? Probation violations are frequently more difficult to deal with than the original underlying charge. You could face more time in custody from the violation than from the original conviction. Therefore, it is vital to do everything necessary to defend against possible violations. First, it’s important to clarify whether or not there was a violation.
Just because a probation officer claims it does not necessarily make it so. The state has the burden to prove the violation. At the same time, in the event that you did violate, Jack Rice Defense does not stop there. This is sometimes when we can do our best work. No matter what the situation, you should never go into it alone. Experience, aggressiveness, and imagination. Jack Rice Defense employs all of these things and will have your back.
What to Expect After a Probation Violation in Minnesota? When we step into a probation violations, our first step is to assess that client/probation officer relationship. Is this the cheerleader relationship or is this the saboteur or somewhere in the middle? Next, it’s critical to determine what is exactly at stake here? Could the client go to prison? To jail? Lose a deal that might be pending as a result? Could this result in a possible conviction? A New conviction? Is it their first violation? The fifth? All of these issues have to be determined to understand just how bad this could get and it also charges how we might handle each. Because probation violations can be catastrophic if not handled correctly, having an experienced criminal defense lawyer who knows the players, knows the system, knows the possible responses and opportunities is absolutely critical. If you are facing this possibility, sit down with an Award winning, Board Certified, Criminal Law Specialist like Jack Rice.