Probation Violations
If you have previously been convicted of a Felony or a Misdemeanor that is a jailable offense, you were likely placed on probation. At Rucker & Rucker we represent clients who are facing allegations of probation violation based upon a:
•probation violation for absconding
•probation violation for failing to report for office appointments
•probation violation for negative (dirty) urine screens
•probation violation for failing to follow the probation officer's instructions
•probation violation for failing to report new arrests
•probation violation for new convictions while on probation; and
•probation violation based upon other allegations submitted by the probation department
Accentuate the Positive
If you are reading this, the probation office, most likely, has submitted a probation violation report to the Court highlighting, what they perceive, to be your "negative adjustment" to probation resulting in your probation violation. At any probation violation hearing, depending upon the underlying charge and allegations of the probation violation, you risk being sent to jail or the penitentiary.
At this point, it is important to develop a strategy to accentuate or highlight for the Court the positive contributions you have been making while on probation. We can help you develop this plan to present at your probation violation hearing. Prior to your court appearance at the probation violation hearing, we can communicate with the probation officer to demonstrate how the positive contributions will continue through a stable home plan or treatment plan. Ultimately, we demostrate to the Court why you should be restored to probation rather than sent to jail or the penitentiary for the probation violation.
At Rucker & Rucker we have extensive experience throughout Northern Virginia and, in particular, in Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, representing clients who have been charged with an allegation of probation violation. However, as with any case, we can not guarantee any particular result. What we will guarantee is to give you access to a fair legal process and we will present the most viable defenses and mitigating evidence at your probation violation hearing. Contact us today if you would like to discuss your probation violation hearing and determine for yourself if we can assist you at your probation violation hearing.