If you have been sentenced to probation and are out of custody, you are expected to comply with all probation terms and/or requirements. If you are alleged to have violated your probation terms, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke your Probation and you will have to return to court to see a judge. In some situations, your probation officer can obtain a warrant for your arrest. And, while not all probationers have the same terms or requirements on probation, here are the top ten reasons, in no particular order, as to why a probationer might get violated while on standard supervised probation:
- You are facing a new criminal case for allegedly committing a crime while on probation.
- You failed to check in with your probation officer and/or absconded from probation.
- You failed to complete your drug or alcohol classes, domestic violence classes, and/or community service hours.
- You failed to obtain written permission from your probation officer before associating with someone with a criminal record.
- You had contact with the victim(s).
- You left the state or county without permission.
- You continued to test positive for drugs and/or alcohol and/or refused to do treatment.
- You failed to obtain permission from your probation officer before moving to a new address.
- If you have a curfew, you violated your curfew hours.
- You failed to seek, maintain, or obtain employment.
If you find yourself being violated for probation, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney. Cindy Castillo is a certified criminal law specialist per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. For a free consultation, feel free to call her at 480-206-5204.