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What Happens If You Violate Your Probation In Virginia

Virginia criminal law issues probation for anyone convicted of a criminal offense. It is in your best interest not to violate the terms of your probation, not even for a split second, as you could face additional charges and jail time. When someone violates the terms of their probation in Virginia it is considered a crime under Virginia law. This means that you can be sent to jail, ordered to pay fines, have your probation extended, and much more. You will be convicted of a probation violation if the court can prove with a preponderance of the evidence that you violated the probation.

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What Happens If You Violate Your Probation In Virginia

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  1. What Happens If You Violate Your Probation In Virginia?

  2. Virginia criminal law issues probation for anyone convicted of a criminal offense. It is in your best interest not to violate the terms of your probation, not even for a split second, as you could face additional charges and jail time. The Virginia criminal defense attorneys at Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. explain probation violations.

  3. What Are The Conditions Of Probation In Virginia? For the most part, the conditions of probation in Virginia include the following: ● Reporting to your probation officer regularly ● Finding and keeping steady employment ● Not committing any new crimes ● Not leaving the state without express permission ● Regular testing for drugs and alcohol

  4. What Happens Should You Violate The Terms Of Your Probation? If you violate even just one condition outlined in your probation, you could face the following: ▸ The court can revoke your probation and order you to serve the remaining amount of time in jail The court can add stricter terms to the probation The court can add the additional time you are required to serve probation You can be ordered to pay the amount of any fines originally suspended by the court ▸ ▸ ▸

  5. Common Probation Violations In Virginia When someone violates the terms of their probation in Virginia it is considered a crime under Virginia law. The most common probation violations: ● Traveling outside of Virginia without approval ● Failing to make a required court appearance ● Not checking in with your probation officer ● Failing to complete treatment or anger management as ordered by the court ● Failing to complete court-ordered community service

  6. What Are Your Rights If You Violate Probation? It is important to note that the court is not required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you have violated the terms of your probation, making it much harder for you to mount a defense to the claim. You will be convicted of a probation violation if the court can prove with a preponderance of the evidence that you violated the probation. That is why you should consult with a Virginia criminal defense attorney if you violated your probation.

  7. Contact Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. https://www.randallpagelaw.com/contact-us 4445 Corporation Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-213-6837

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