Probation Violation in Oklahoma

“You get what you pay for” is one of the most common expressions in the English language, and there’s a simple explanation for the saying’s popularity: it’s true, particularly when it comes to DUI defense attorneys. Indeed, if you are arrested for drunk driving (an offense known as driving under the influence, or DUI) in Oklahoma, you will face a number of harsh penalties under the state’s mandatory sentencing guidelines. Fortunately, when it comes to DUI defense, no firm has as much experience and success as The Edge Law Firm.

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There are times when a judge will be reluctant to send someone to jail even if they have been convicted of a crime. In these cases, probation can be assigned instead of jail time. This is commonly referred to as a “deferred sentence.”

 

Probation is a way of ensuring the good behavior of a person so that they can remain in the community instead of going to prison. There are strict rules that must be followed. A person on probation will likely have to perform community service, avoid drugs and alcohol, stay away from certain people or places, and attended court when necessary.

 

What Happens If I Violate Parole?

You can violate parole in a variety of ways. Violating parole is breaking the rules that dictate what you can and cannot do. Generally speaking, probation is meant to keep individuals out of trouble so that they do not commit another crime.

 

Your probation officer has the discretion to give you a warning if a violation is discovered. They also can choose to send you to a probation violation hearing. A prosecutor can also choose to file an application to accelerate which would also force a probation violation hearing.

 

At a probation violation hearing, a judge will examine the details of the case. The prosecution will have to prove that probation has been indeed been violated. If the judge rules that it has, they can revoke probation and send you to jail or hand down additional probation terms.

 

If the court determines that the defendant broke the conditions of their parole, the defendant is eligible to receive the maximum punishment available for the original crime.

 

Defending Against Probation Violations

The probation violation hearing is a second trial. If you have been accused of a violation, you are at risk of the same sentence that you would’ve received for the original crime. A strong legal defense can stop the prosecution from proving that parole was violated and keep you out of prison.

 

Giving You an Edge in your Hearing

At the Edge Law Firm, we enjoy a challenge. We have a knack for winning even the toughest cases because of our aggressive strategies. Our team includes authors, media personalities, and award-winning attorneys. With our team on your side, we can help you fight against these accusations.

 

We are always available by phone, text, or e-mail. Every client gets a free initial meeting where we will review the details of the case and determine the course of action. Even if you decide that you do not want to hire us, you will benefit from our legal experience and advice.

 

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