Probation Violations

Probation is part of your sentence for a previous crime and you will be monitored and required to meet certain conditions before you are released. And if the state determines you have violated your probation, you can face the same penalties you faced on the original charge. The Jacksonville Probation Attorney at The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A., has represented hundreds of people on probation violation charges in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.

The Salvation Army of North Florida monitors people on misdemeanor probation. If you are on probation for a DUI or domestic battery, you will likely have to: complete a series of classes, report to your probation officer and stay drug and crime free. You will also be required to pay fines, court costs and the cost of classes and treatment.

Felony probation in Jacksonville is monitored by the Florida Department of Corrections.

Violation probation in Florida is a crime, and the state must prove your actions constitute a “willful and substantial” violation. This means you had to knowingly break a significant term of your probation.

The Jacksonville Probation Attorney at The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A., can represent you at your Violation of Probation Hearing, at which you can present your side of the story. Our experienced criminal attorneys know the law and know what constitutes a “willful and substantial” violation. Let us help you sort through your case and have The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A., fight for your rights in court.

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