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Tag Archives: VOP

Your Legal Options After an Alleged Probation Violation

Simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time can result in allegations of probation violations, and such an accusation can create a world of headaches, stress and troubles for people trying to resolve prior criminal cases and get their life back on track. Because the consequences of an alleged violation can have significant […]

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What is a hearing with Judge Perry like?

The overwhelming majority of folks alleged to have violated their probation in Tampa, Florida through a technical violation of probation appear in front of Judge Perry.  Appearing before Judge Perry is an experience unlike any other for most criminal defendants, unless they are properly prepared for such an appearance.  For example, nearly 99% of criminal […]

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Which Judge will handle my violation of probation?

Our Clearwater VOP Attorneys are often asked by our Clients, which judge will be handling their violation of probation case regardless of whether it is a felony or misdemeanor.   All counties have their own arrangements for the handling of VOPs/violations of probation because of the sheer number of the cases in the system.  Prior to […]

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Does my probation officer have to violate me?

Many Violation of Probation Attorneys Tampa are asked from their clients facing a violation of probation, if it is absolutely necessary for the probation officer to violate them or if they can just ignore or disregard the violation. While many probation officers have that ability, very few actually exercise the discretion for the benefit of […]

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Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorneys: What is a suspended sentence?

Many Lakeland Criminal Defense Attorneys are asked about what specifically a suspended sentence is because Polk County and Hillsborough County Judges utilize them.  In short, a suspended sentence is effectively a sentence someone will get if they do something in the future.   For example, an individual may be sentenced to five (5) years in prison […]

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How quick can we get before a judge on my Tampa violation of probation?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are constantly asked about violations of probation, and even more importantly, how quickly folks can get out of jail due to the no-bond status associated with a felony violation of probation. As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa violation of probation attorney blog, technical violations of probation in Tampa are […]

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I violated probation, should I still go to my probation appointment?

This question is a somewhat difficult question for Tampa violation of probation attorneys since it sort of a damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa violation of probation attorney blog, there are two types of violations of probation – substantive and technical.  Substantive violations involve […]

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Tampa Probation Attorneys: Will my probation officer come to my house?

Many questions about probation focus on specifically what probation officers do.  Tampa probation attorneys are often asked about the specifics of what one can anticipate while on probation and their relationship with their probation officer.  To answer the above posed question, yes, your probation officer is likely to visit your residence, especially in the first […]

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Tampa VOP Attorneys: Does my probation officer have to violate me?

Many Tampa VOP Attorneys are asked from their clients who are charged the violation of probation, if it was absolutely necessary for the probation officer to violate them, or if they, in their own discretion, can ignore or disregard the violation. Unfortunately, a common myth is that probation officers exercise their discretion regularly not to violate […]

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Can I get a violation of probation for only financial matters?

In short, yes. Tampa violation of probation attorneys are often asked about whether misdemeanor or felony probation can be violated solely for a probationer failing to meet their financial obligations, like paying the cost of supervision, court costs, fines, restitution, etc. Yes, one’s probation can be violated simply for failing to pay for things associated […]

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