Probation Violations

New Jersey Probation Violations Defense Lawyer

If you are on probation for a prior conviction and have failed to meet any of the conditions of your release, you are subject to punishment for violation of the terms of your probation. Your probation officer will likely report the violation to the prosecutor, and a hearing can be scheduled for you to explain why your probation should not be revoked. Depending on the details of your suspended jail or prison sentence, this could lead to an extremely harsh result. For sound advice about your options for resolving reported probation violations, contact the North Arlington office of Howard L. Egenberg, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation.

We can help you present a strong defense and mitigate the impact of a violation in situations such as the following:

• Failure to pay fines or make restitution within the required period
• Failure to complete work requirements, substance abuse treatment, anger management classes or other obligations imposed as a term of probation
• Missing a scheduled meeting with your probation officer or other official
• Associating with known criminals
• Failing a drug or alcohol test
• New criminal charges

These so-called technical violations of the terms of your probation are easier to resolve through negotiations with the prosecutor or at a revocation hearing than the case of a new arrest while you are on probation. In those cases, even an out-of-state DUI could place you at risk of consecutive sentences on your prior conviction and on your new criminal charge.

With more than 30 years of criminal defense experience, Howard L. Egenberg can identify circumstances and arguments that can protect your probationary status, and maximize the possibility of a favorable outcome for either a technical probation violation or a new offense case. For straight answers about his ability to help you, contact his office in North Arlington for a free evaluation of your case.