Oklahoma Probation Violation Attorney

Facing another criminal charge or a failed drug test while on probation can turn into a scary ordeal. Many people find out that after being arrested a probation hold is ordered and they must sit in jail until the motion to revoke hearing.

The truth is that every person has a right to post bail, even if they have a motion to revoke hearing pending.

A Probation Officer, through the District Attorney’s office, can file a Motion to Revoke Probation or Motion to Accelerate if the Probation Officer believes that the Defendant has violated a term and condition of probation. These alleged violations can be sometimes very minor (failure to pay courts costs timely) to serious violations — the Defendant is arrested for a crime while on probation. Whether or not a defendant actually committed the original offense is irrelevant. The issue in a probation violation is strictly whether or not a defendant violated a term and condition of his or her probation.

Why You Need an Attorney

Initially, the filing of a Motion to Revoke Probation usually triggers a warrant for your arrest. There are a number of issues which must be addressed to determine whether or not you would be entitled to a bond or whether you would have to sit in jail until the case is disposed. You need an probation violation attorney to represent you in this matter because you could be facing extensive jail time if your probation is revoked.

In all counties across Oklahoma, the Courts take the initial grant of probation seriously. However, the State still must prove that the terms of probation were violated. Just because a probation officer has made an allegation against you, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is true. Records can be incorrect. Out of county transferred-probations have problems unique to themselves.

Whether you select us to represent you or some other law firm, make sure you hire an Oklahoma attorney to represent you.

Law Offices of Matt Swain

405-501-0827