What Can the Judge Do to Me if I Violate my Probation in Minnesota?
Facing a possible probation violation in Minnesota can be daunting. After getting through the original charge and getting to probation was one thing. Then came the probation itself with a whole long list of obligations. Now, a probation violation? It can be frustrating but it can be extremely serious. It is important to understand what a Judge could do to you in the even that you are found in violations of your terms of probation. If you are facing a probation violation, you should sit down with an experienced Minnesota Probation Violation Attorney.
“Probation violations can be extraordinarily risky because a Judge has the authority to hurt you for even minor violations and under many circumstances, I they determined that you have violated, they absolutely will.”
For more on probation violations in Minnesota including terms and conditions, various kinds of probation violations and the actual probation violation process, check on some other Jack Rice Defense articles involving these issues.
If I’m Placed on Probation in Minnesota, What Kinds of Probation Requirements Should I Expect?
What are Some of the Common Probation Violations in Minnesota?
What Can the Judge Do to Me if I Violate my Probation in Minnesota?
While the above articles deal with conditions of probation through fighting potential probation violations, the remainder of this article will focus on what could happen if the Judge finds that you violated probation.
Probation Violation Penalty Phase
If you admit to the probation violation or are found in violation of terms of probation by the Court after a hearing, the Judge will determine the consequences of the violation. The Judge can choose to:
Release you from probation completely;
Reinstate probation along with the same conditions;
Modify probation with additional requirements including extending length of probation;
Revoke probation and send you to jail or prison.
This is the place where an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney can show their worth. There are frequently reasons that there was a violation, maybe even just a misunderstanding, and having somebody advocate on your behalf may be critical.
“With probation violations, its important to know the players and what they are trying to accomplish. Sometimes fighting the violation is important. Sometimes, addressing what is missing requires a completely different approach. After all, it’s the outcome that you are seeking that matters most.”
If you are facing a probation violation, having an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side may make all of the difference. There can be a lot of things that happen behind the scenes.
Jack Rice is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a former prosecutor, a former U.S. Federal Officer and the Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.