Outcomes of Probation Violations in Mecklenburg County
The circumstances and severity of your violation, as well as your prior criminal record, dictate the penalties enforced. You could face these potential consequences:
- Your immediate arrest.
- Transfer of your probation from unsupervised to supervised.
- An extension of the time you must stay on probation.
- Revocation of your probation and imposition of the original sentence, which could result in your incarceration.
- A finding that you’re in contempt of court and an order requiring you to serve a jail sentence.
- Modification of your probation conditions, such as additional requirements or stricter supervision.
- A continuation of your probation with no additional terms being set.
How a Charlotte Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps You With a Probation Violation
If the prosecutor or your probation officer claim you’re not following the rules set for your probation, don’t simply plead guilty and accept your punishment. The legal team at Browning & Long, PLLC, can mount a defense if you violate the terms of your probation or are falsely accused of committing a violation. We may be able to refute the prosecutor or probation officer's claims—even if you know that you are guilty of this. Here’s how our attorneys can provide you with invaluable assistance.
We Offer Detailed Legal Advice
Our knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys explain your rights, defenses, and legal options. This helps you understand the potential ramifications of alleged probation violations and decide on the best course of action to take.
We Develop a Solid Defense Strategy
This is tailored to the specific circumstances of your case. We’re former prosecutors, so we’re familiar with the tactics Mecklenburg County prosecutors present in a probation violation court hearing, which gives you an added advantage. We also gather evidence to assist in your defense, identify mitigating factors, and challenge any false allegations or procedural errors.
We’re Shrewd Negotiators
We’ll tackle negotiations with the prosecution or probation department to seek a favorable resolution to the allegations against you. If the prosecutor has evidence of your probation violations, we may be able to work out a deal, such as leniency in sentencing or alternative consequences to incarceration.
We Provide Court Representation
In most cases, you would be required to attend a court hearing to decide whether you violated probationary terms and what the consequences should be pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §15A-1245. Your Browning & Long legal counsel will attend this hearing with you as skilled representation, present evidence in your defense, retain expert witnesses if necessary, cross-examine witnesses, and advocate on your behalf to help you achieve a good outcome.