Get a Lawyer's Advice About Probation Violations
Anyone facing serious criminal charges should be happy to get a sentence of probation, especially if the government's evidence is strong. In fact, at the Law Office of Lane D. Thibodeaux, we consider a probationary sentence to be a good result in any felony case and for many misdemeanors as well.
It's easy to be misled by the lenience of a sentence of probation. You have to remain aware that any violation of the terms of your sentence could send you to prison to serve a suspended term. If you're arrested on new criminal charges, you face a strong possibility that you'll have to serve the suspended sentence before any time imposed on the new conviction even begins to run. If you need the help of an attorney to resolve the problems presented by a probation violation, contact our law firm in Bryan for a free consultation about your options.
Call 979-775-5700 for Advice About Violations of Probation Conditions
We tell clients sentenced to probation about the importance of full compliance with all conditions. The probation officers and the courts have many tools for punishing violations, and some are harsher than the others. If you've been picked up on a technical violation or a new criminal charge, defense attorney Lane Thibodeaux will do his best to encourage the judge to choose one of the lighter tools in the box rather than the sledgehammer or the chainsaw.
Defending people charged with probation violations is primarily an exercise in damage control. There's seldom any real question of fact as to violations like missing a urine test or failing to keep your probation officer advised of your current address. Our job is not only to present an honest explanation for the violation, but also to present you as a strong candidate for another chance.
Our options for doing so will depend on the facts of your case, the nature of the violation, any previous record of probation violations, and the conditions of your current release from incarceration. If you've fallen behind in restitution, we'll work with you to find a realistic way to bring your payments current while explaining the reasons for your current arrears. If you've been found in violation of substance abuse or drug testing requirements, we'll help you get access to a treatment and monitoring program that better meets your needs.
Skilled Trial Defense in Bryan-College Station Since 1985
If you've been arrested on a new criminal charge, the defense stakes will be higher than they would otherwise. We'll need to concentrate on finding a way to dismiss or defeat the new charges in order to minimize the risk of consecutive sentences on two separate convictions. As a board-certified specialist in criminal law*, Lane Thibodeaux will apply the skill and experience gained over a 25-year career to present your strongest available defense.
For more information about our approach to client service in probation violation cases in the Brazos Valley, contact the Law Office of Lane D. Thibodeaux in Bryan.
*as certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
