People who are serving time on probation expect that their probation officers will be fair and just. In some cases, people get good probation officers who work to ensure that they have a fair shot at moving past their criminal matters. In other cases, the probation...
Probation/Parole Violations
Probation violations need firm defenses before the judge
Probation is a serious program that has strict restrictions for what you can and can't do. When you don't comply with the terms of the program, you can face a probation violation. This can mean that you have to stand before a judge. The judge will decide if you are...
Probation might help you to avoid prison
One of the possible penalties that you will face if you are convicted of a criminal charge is being placed on probation. This is a way that you can avoid going to prison, as long as you comply with the terms of the program. When you are placed on probation, the court...
What constitutes a probation violation?
When a defendant is on probation, perhaps one of their biggest fears is being sent back to spend more time in a jail cell. Therefore, when accused of having violated the terms of their probation, there's no wonder that a defendant might be concerned about just how the...
Criminal defense matters require a well-rounded plan
We recently discussed what constitutes a probation violation. This is one aspect of the criminal justice system that many people don't think about. When you are charged with a crime, you might be able to avoid jail time upon conviction by being placed on probation....
Carefully plan your violation defense since it is a bench trial
We recently discussed the case of the Seacoast woman who was guilty of 12 parole violations. This case is one of the prime examples of why you should carefully follow your parole plan if you are subject to one. Even a probation plan should be followed exactly as it is...
A Seacost woman is convicted in 12 parole violations
A 47-year-old Seacost woman, who had recently garnered a spot in the country's Most Wanted Fugitive list, was found guilty Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, of 12 different parole violations. The hearing took place at the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire in Concord in...
Probation and parole violations can derail your life
Probation and parole are very strict programs that must be successfully completed if the person doesn't want to have to spend the rest of their sentence in prison. The close monitoring is necessary so that the person can remain in society. Unfortunately, it is...
Probation and parole have specific requirements
People who are convicted of crimes will sometimes be sentenced to probation, which is a monitoring program that enables them to remain in the community while they serve their sentence. Others will be incarcerated upon conviction, but if they behave while they are in...
Facing a probation violation? Contact a criminal defense attorney
In Derry and elsewhere in New Hampshire, a sentence for a criminal offense often includes a period of probation. The terms of that probation depend on many factors, and failing to comply with them could result in a violation. What happens next can vary from person to...