Indianapolis Probation Violation Defense Lawyers Fight For You

Being charged with failing to comply with your probation or community corrections terms can put your liberty at risk. The court has the power to revoke your probation and send you to serve the sentence that was previously suspended. But a charged violation doesn’t automatically mean going to jail. At Harwell Criminal Defense, our Indianapolis probation violation lawyers provide strong representation that can help you preserve your freedom and restore your privileges.

Types Of Probation Violations

Violations fall into two categories, defined as follows:

• Technical violations – Missing a meeting with your probation officer, failing a drug test, leaving the county without permission or failing to complete required programs
• New offenses – Being arrested or charged with a new crime while on probation

The state of Indiana does not need to prove the violation beyond a reasonable doubt. Instead, the standard is preponderance of the evidence, meaning the judge only needs to find it is more likely than not that the violation occurred.

Understanding The Probation Revocation Procedure

A probation revocation case follows these stages:

1. Warrant or summons
2. Initial hearing
3. Fact-finding hearing
4. Disposition (sentencing)

If you receive a notice of violation or a warrant has been issued, don’t wait to be arrested. Immediately contact an Indianapolis probation violation lawyer who can arrange a safe surrender and argue for release on bond.

Possible Outcomes Of A Revocation Proceeding

A judge who finds a violation can fully revoke probation and impose the sentence that was originally suspended. However, the judge has several other options, including:

• Extending your probation period
• Modifying your conditions (such as treatment, classes, community service)
• Ordering a short jail sanction
• Reinstating probation with warnings

Our Indianapolis probation violation lawyers are skilled in bringing about results that avoid incarceration.

How Harwell Fights For You

As your Indiana criminal defense attorneys, we will intervene early, working with prosecutors and probation officers before the judge makes a final decision. We challenge unreliable drug tests, present evidence of your good-faith compliance efforts and negotiate for treatment or rehabilitation instead of incarceration.

We Protect Your dom

With your liberty on the line, don’t face the judge alone. The legal team at Harwell Criminal Defense, in Indianapolis, will provide the support you need. We serve clients in Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson and Hancock counties. For a consultation, call 317-344-9085 or contact us by using this form.