Probation Violation

Illinois Probation Violation Lawyer

For those convicted of a crime, probation is sometimes offered as an alternative to a jail or prison sentence. Probation or parole ("supervised release") is also sometimes offered as a means to re-enter society after serving a portion of a prison sentence. If you violate any terms of your probation, you can be forced to serve the remaining sentence in jail and may face additional criminal charges for probation violation.

Probation violations are a very serious matter that should be handled by an experienced defense attorney. At the Law Office of Arthur J. Inman, you can trust that I have your best interests at heart. I am committed to helping clients fight the consequences of probation or parole violations.

Probation is tailored to each individual case. Some people are given house arrest for a period of time, while others are given community service or issued fines. Whatever the terms of probation, they must be complied with or serious consequences could result. The following are common reasons people are charged with probation violation:

• Committing a new offense
• Failure to report to probation officer when required
• Failure to notify of changes of address or contact information
• Leaving the state or municipality
• Failure to pay fines or complete community service
• Failure to comply with drug or alcohol treatment

Serious Penalties - Regardless of the Severity of the Mistake

Probation violations should be taken just as seriously as the original charge. If convicted of a probation violation you could face harsh penalties, whether you committed a new offense or simply forgot to tell the probation officer that you moved. Some penalties that you could face, if convicted, include:

• Revocation of your probation
• New criminal charges (and resulting penalties)
• Extension of your probationary period
• Additional fines
• Additional public service/community service hours

As a skilled criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor, I know how to handle these cases. I provide each client and each case with the personalized, detailed attention necessary to help them obtain optimal results based on the facts of the case.

If you have been arrested for probation violation, please contact me at the Law Office of Arthur J. Inman, at 309-673-9711. I offer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• DUI / DWI
• Traffic Offenses
• Drug Crimes
• Methamphetamines
• Theft/Property Crimes
• Juvenile Crimes
• Probation Violation
• White-Collar Crimes
• Assault / Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Sex Offenses
• Criminal Appeals

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