Violation of Probation in Florida (VOP)

"Probation" is a legal supervision program ordered by a court under certain circumstances when a person is found guilty of some "elegible" types of crimes. If you are put on probation, you will be assigned a Probation Officer who will monitor if you comply with the court-ordered conditions and will be notified about the conditions and the term of your status.

If within the period of probation or community control you happen to violate any of the imposed conditions, your probation may be violated. In this case, your Probation Officer will initiate a procedure for your arrest. A violation or a Bond hearing will be scheduled and, meanwhile, you may not have a bond. Your attorney may file a bond motion on your behalf to convince the judge to allow you to be released from jail with a bond.

VOP defense in Florida

The defense of a VOP (Violation of probation) case in Florida is frequently difficult because the standard of proof is much lower than at a trial, even though the sanction is the same. Keep in mind that people who violate their probation do not have the right for a jury trial on the violation hearing.

If the prosecutor is able to convince the judge that the defendant violated his or her probation, then the judge can revoke, modify, or continue the probation or community control. If such probation or community control is revoked, the court shall adjudge the probationer or offender guilty of the offense charged and may sentence the defender up to the maximum sentence he could have had at the original sentencing. You do have the right to have an attorney to represent you during your violation hearing.

If you or someone you care about has a violation of probation case, contact our VOP attorneys in Orlando immediately. We are available for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the first consultation is free. You can call us at (407) 245-1232, fill out our online form or e-mail us at DefenseAttorney@NeJamelaw.com. We value and respect your privacy.