Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyers
Orlando Violations of Probation and Community Control
If you or a loved one is charged with a probation or community control violation, contact Longwell & Gentle, P.A. today. Since 1993, our criminal defense lawyers have been defending clients accused of violating the terms of their probation or community control.
A person may be placed on probation or community control by a court as part of a sentence in a criminal case. Usually, probation/community control is offered to individuals charged with crimes who do not have an extensive or serious criminal history and appear not to deserve incarceration. The sentencing court uses probation / community control as a way to monitor individuals for a set period of time to ensure that the person complies with the court's sentence (such as completing community service, substance abuse treatment, or counseling) and to inform the judge if the person is not complying or commits a new offense while on probation.
The most common forms of violations of probation / community control fall into two categories: technical and substantive new law violations. Technical violations are such things as not reporting to probation or failing to complete counseling or community service. Many times people violate for having a positive drug test. Substantive new law violations occur when a person is arrested on a new criminal case (such as theft, drug crimes, or violent offenses ).
If it is determined that a person violated probation / community control, the judge is notified and an arrest warrant is issued. Usually, a person is not afforded any bond.
Community control is similar to probation, but involves more vigorous supervision, sometimes even requiring the use of an electronic monitor.
The Orlando criminal attorneys of Longwell & Gentle, P.A. are skilled at defending individuals accused of violating of community control / probation violations. We can seek the release of a person arrested and have a hearing to determine whether a violation actually occurred.
Longwell & Gentle, P.A. is located in Orlando, Florida and serves all of Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia and Lake counties. We offer a free initial consultation that allows you to meet personally with one of our attorneys to confidentially discuss your case. Longwell & Gentle, P.A. has reasonable fees and flexible payment plans available. We have criminal lawyers and staff available who are fluent in Spanish to better assist our clients.
If you are accused of a crime, it is crucial that you have the experience and dedication of the criminal lawyers of Longwell & Gentle, P.A. on your side. Contact us immediately.