Atlanta Probation Violation Attorneys

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Have you been accused of violating probation or parole? You may face arrest and a mandatory court hearing. Having a competent Atlanta criminal defense lawyer on your side during these proceedings is essential if you want your interests properly represented and your rights protected to the fullest extent.

Michael Moran & Associates, LLC represents parolees and probationers across Georgia who have been accused of violations. We fight for our clients’ rights using decades of legal experience, including a history of representing defendants that started in 1975. We are skilled litigators who know how to represent our clients’ interests in their court hearings, presenting arguments in their favor and ensuring their rights are not violated in any way.

Types of Probation Violations

In Georgia, there are three primary probation violation categories:

• Technical: Failure to meet any technical conditions of probation, like reporting to the probation officer
• Special Condition: Failure to comply with any special conditions of probation, like obtaining employment or failing a drug test
• Substantive: The probationer allegedly commits a new crime

When a person is released on probation or parole, he or she must comply with certain guidelines in order to avoid arrest and revocation of probation or parole, which could result in the person having to serve the full term of his or her original sentence.

If you are accused of any type of violation of probation, you could face imprisonment, extended probation, fines, additional community service, or other penalties. Our Atlanta probation violation attorneys are here to help you avoid these serious consequences.

Can You Violate Probation and Not Go to Jail?

As mentioned above, you could face imprisonment for violating your probation, but in some cases, it is possible to violate probation and not go to jail in Georgia. For example, a judge may determine whether to extend or revoke probation instead of sending the offender to prison. In some cases, the judge may also require mandatory counseling or add additional restrictions such as drug testing or travel restrictions.