Can My Orlando Violation of Probation be Dismissed?
Being placed on probation can seem like a relief. Avoiding jail time or prison time surely is a win. But a probationary sentence is not the end to the case, it is only the beginning. While on probation, there are terms and conditions that you will need to complete to successfully complete your term of probation. These conditions typically include community service, classes, and treatment. Additional conditions may preclude you from visiting certain places or certain behaviors. If you violate any of these conditions, your Probation Officer will submit an Affidavit of Violation to the Judge seeking to either have a warrant or notice to appear issued. If you are found in violation, the Court can sentence you up to the statutory maximum sentence that was available to the Court at the time you were originally sentenced. Often, I have clients come to me feeling helpless and hopeless when they have been violate...