If you are on probation and failed to complete a condition of probation, or committed a new offense, then you are in violation of your probation. When you do not comply with the terms of your probation, you may be punished with the maximum sentence for the crime in which you were placed on probation for committing. In addition, if you violate the terms of your probation, there is likely a warrant out for your arrest.

The Court can issue a probation violation warrant for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, failure to appear at a court appearance, failure to enroll or complete in a required program or class, failure to report to the probation officer, or the commission of a new crime.

Legal Penalties for Violating Probation

If you are convicted of a probation violation, the court may sentence you with any of the following:

• Imprisonment
• Large Fines
• Community Service
• Probation Revoked
• Counseling
• Longer Terms of Probation
• Additional Probation Terms
• Drug Testing

The legal penalty imposed by the court will largely depend on the seriousness and nature of the probation violation. Other factors include whether you have previously violated probation, whether the current violation involves a new crime, whether the violation occurred towards the beginning or end of your probationary term, and the response from your probation officer and/or department. These factors may play a role in deciding the legal outcome of your probation violation.

Los Angeles Probation Violation Attorneys

The consequences of violating probation can be severe. Probation violation warrants are issued without any notice to you. This means that you can be arrested at any time and taken into custody. For this reason, it is critical that you contact a Los Angeles Probation Violation Attorney immediately. The knowledgeable legal team at The Chahine Law Firm can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options.