Violation of Probation
Former state prosecutor can help at probation hearings
Contrary to popular belief, probation is not a free ride. It is a sentence you receive after you have been found guilty of a crime, and it carries many rules that must be followed. Violating probation can result in a jail sentence. The New Haven County, Connecticutt law firm of Daniel A. Lyons & Associates offers you legal representation if you have violated your probation. As a former state prosecutor, Dan Lyons knows the ins and outs of the legal system and can put his extensive knowledge to work for you.
Typical probation rules in New Haven County
Each probation sentence is different, depending on the nature of the crime. However, probation usually carries with it:
- Regularly scheduled visits to a probation officer for the duration of your probation
- Prohibition from purchasing, owning, or carrying firearms
- For drug-related crimes, regular drug testing
- Possible regular attendance in a treatment program for alcohol, drugs, anger management, or other conditions
- Required notifications to your probation officer if your situation changes, including additional arrests
- A no-contact order, prohibiting you from having any contact with specified people or places
- Inability to travel out of state without permission from your parole officer
- Prohibition from moving out of county without permission or new probation arrangements
- Possible restitution payments to victims of your crime
If you are suspected of violating even one rule of your probation, you are scheduled for a probation hearing.
Call a Connecticut criminal defense attorney
You should consider a probation hearing as serious as the original trial. If you are found guilty of violating your probation, you could be sentenced more severely for the original crime, including jail time. You need a qualified New Haven criminal defense attorney to present your case at your hearing.
Dan Lyons has the experience to ensure the best possible outcome if you are facing a probation hearing. He can help in many ways:
- He determines if you did violate the conditions of your probation.
- If you did technically violate your probation, he looks for mitigating circumstances that explain why you did it.
- If appropriate, he finds witnesses who can testify on your behalf.
- He defends your case at the hearing, addressing points of law unavailable to most non-legal people.
Contact us
At Daniel A. Lyons & Associates, we are confident that our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the highest level of legal representation, as well as very personal service and attention. When you need an attorney, contact Daniel A. Lyons & Associates online or call 203-932-2222.
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