Probation Violations

Violating the Terms of Your Probation

When alleged to have violated the terms of your probation you need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately, as a probation violation could affect your stayed criminal sentence.

If you contact attorney Frank Jackson soon enough, he can work with your probation officer to try and minimize the consequences you will face because of a probation violation. Whether on state or federal probation, you may have the possibility to work out any misunderstandings. Located in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas, the Law Offices of Frank Jackson defends people charged with state and federal probation violation.

People on probation face a variety of conditions to which they must adhere. The State must prove you violated the terms of your probation, by clear and convincing evidence - a lower standard than beyond a reasonable doubt. Sometimes the State will drop the probation violation charge after Frank Jackson has spoken with them about your violation.

If the court finds you to be in violation of the terms of your probation, they can impose serious penalties on you. These penalties may include:

• Revocation of your probation
• Incarceration
• The addition of a new probation condition

With over 30 years of criminal law experience, attorney Frank Jackson has the necessary experience to defend people charged with any sort of probation violation, including those related to:

• Failing a drug or alcohol test
• Failing to remain law-abiding
• Not keeping in contact with probation
• Failing to pay restitution, a fine, or court fee
• Not completing community service

If you face a probation violation charge, contact the Law Offices of Frank Jackson for a free initial consultation. Highly-skilled criminal defense lawyer, Frank Jackson, defends people against these allegations throughout North Texas, including those in Plano, Allen, Denton, Frisco, and McKinney.

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