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Probation Violation Basics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
After a person is found guilty of an offense in Indiana,\nthey may be placed on probation for a temporary period of time in order for the\nstate to supervise them and ensure they do not continue to commit crimes.\nProbation is a serious legal obligation that requires a person to follow a\nstrict set of rules handed down by the courts. This includes terms like\nrefraining from illegal activity and maintaining employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a person fails to abide by all the terms of their\nprobation, they are committing the crime of violating their probation. If this\nhappens, they can be arrested, detained, and charged with violation of\nprobation. If the probation violation doesn\u2019t happen in front of police, then a\nwarrant or Notice to Appear<\/em> is issued\nfor them, and they will be forced to stand before a judge and face additional\ncriminal charges. A person needs a competent and experienced probation\nviolation lawyer to effectively protect their rights and avoid maximum\nsentencing. See our blog, \u201cWhat is a\nNotice to Appear?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about penalties surrounding missed court\ndates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first element you should know about probation is the\nimportance of obeying all the rules. There is a long list of rules and\nrestrictions while on probation, all of which must be adhered to 100% or severe\nlegal and financial consequences will follow. Depending on the county of your\nconviction and probation, the rules will vary. However, all jurisdictions\nenforce the general requirements of probation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2724 Obey all laws and refrain from all further criminal activity; Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> if you have been charged with a crime in Indianapolis or anywhere else within Central Indiana. He offers aggressive and experienced criminal defense<\/a> for anyone facing criminal charges in Indiana. Don\u2019t settle for an attorney that doesn\u2019t have the drive. Attorney David E. Lewis will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms. We also offer criminal record expungement services to help clean up your criminal history and improve your quality of life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are facing minor criminal charges in Indiana, it is very likely that the judge will order you to probation in lieu of jail time. Although this is one of the best possible outcomes in a criminal case, probation … Continue reading Terms of Probation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
On probation, you are legally required to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2724 Satisfy all court-ordered penalties, like community service, fines, rehab, etc.;
\u2724 Be present and on-time for all probation meetings with their assigned probation officer;
\u2724 Refrain from all alcohol and drug use;
\u2724 Take and pass all drug screenings on the date they are scheduled;
\u2724 Remain in the state;
\u2724 Maintain full-time employment;
\u2724 Immediately inform probation officer of address and job changes;
\u2724 And much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIndiana Criminal Defense for Probation Violations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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