What is Probation?

Probation is an alternative to jail. The Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, will present evidence to the court that you make important contributions to society and that you play an important role in the function of your family. Your Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, will make every effort to convince the court that you will not re-offend and will try to work with the court to come up with terms of probation that will allow you to live your life in a constructive manner and will also meet the requirements of the court and of the law. The Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders are trained and experienced in exploring all the alternatives available to the court and are trained at negotiating favorable terms for you.

What Does Probation Typically Involve?

Terms of your probation are negotiated by your Illinois probation lawyer at The Legal Defenders, the Court and with the Prosecutor. That’s why it’s important that you hire a skilled attorney, like the Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, who are able to effectively negotiate favorable terms for you. Typically, people sentenced to probation will be required to meet monthly with their probation officer. Sometimes, people sentenced to probation will be placed on “non-reporting” probation, which mean that they will not be required to meet with their probation officer. Probation always means staying out of legal trouble. Probation may also include community service, obtaining a high school diploma, periodic drug testing, treatment, counseling, paying fines or making restitution. The exact terms of probation vary from case to case. This is another reason why hiring a skilled attorney, like the Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, who are skilled in negotiating favorable terms of probation. Hiring a skilled and experienced Illinois probation lawyer at The Legal Defenders is critical to your case.

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What are Probation Violations?

Probation Violations occur if you get in legal trouble, fail a drug test, fail to show up for a drug test or drug treatment, fail to check in with your probation officer, fail to complete your community service, or fail to pay your fines or court costs. If any of these things happen, your probation officer will usually file documents with the court ordering you to appear in front of the judge that sentenced you to probation for a “violation of probation” hearing. There is no hard and fast rule for what type of violation will result in a probation violation. At the hearing, if the prosecutor is able to prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” standard that it is more likely than not that the person on probation violated the terms of his probation, the court may find the person guilty of probation violation.

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What Happens If I Am Convicted of Probation Violations?

Sometimes the court will extend your probation or impose additional terms to the current probation. However, if the court feels that it is appropriate to sentence you to jail, you may be sentenced to a period of jail time.

Why Do You Need a Lawyer?

The Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, will examine all aspects of your probation violation and look for any potential charge reductions and alternative sentencing options. The Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders will use their experience and negotiating skills to help the court, the prosecutor and the probation officer come up with an effective and constructive sentencing option that gives you the best chance of avoiding jail time and leading a constructive life. The job of the Illinois probation lawyer at The Legal Defenders is to convince the court that you are a good candidate for probation and that it would be more appropriate to allow you the opportunity to continue with your life so you can have another chance to prove to the court that you have learned your lesson and deserve a chance to contribute to society.

Contact the Illinois probation lawyers at The Legal Defenders, P.C., for your criminal defense needs.

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