Florida Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions
Probation Violation Attorney

Were you given probation for a first offense misdemeanor or as part of a plea agreement for a more serious felony charge?
Do you think that you got off easy? Think again.

In Florida, almost any criminal charge, from shoplifting to serious felonies like sexual assault and murder, can result in probation. Regardless of whether the original charge was a misdemeanor or a felony, the courts take probation violations very seriously.

Probation is serious business. It is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. You must live up to every single condition of your probation or you can be sent to jail immediately for the remainder of your suspended sentence.

Contact the Panama City Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins today to discuss the conditions of your probation with an experienced criminal defense and probation violation attorney. We can help you develop a strategy to avoid probation violations and deal effectively with any accidental violations that may occur.

Avoiding Probation Violations

Obviously, any new criminal charge can automatically revoke your probation, but technical violations of the conditions of probation or parole are by far the most common. These include:

• Failure to report to your probation officer
• Failed drug screening test (urinary analysis or UA)
• Failure to pay fines or complete community service hours
• Failure to maintain residence (moving without permission) or employment
• Failure to attend required alcohol and drug abuse prevention classes
• Failure to comply with any additional terms of probation

Even failure to obey the conditions of a restricted driver's license, such as driving past curfew or minor traffic offenses, can violate your probation. The consequences of a probation violation are especially serious for repeat offenders and those charged with felonies. If this applies to you, you should know that if you violate your probation, you can be arrested immediately and held without bond.

If you have been accused of violating the conditions of your probation, it is vitally important that you consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Contact our Panama City offices today at (850) 769-8844.

Seeking Modification or Early Termination of Probation

At the Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins, the strength of our probation violations practice comes from years of experience and familiarity with the courts and the process involved.

We can make a Motion for Early Termination to modify the conditions of probation, level of supervision, or even cancel community control (house arrest) or other restrictions.

Let us protect your rights and your freedom. Contact us today to speak with a misdemeanor and felony criminal defense attorney who understands probation violation law.

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Law Office of Tanya J. Higgins, P.A.
319 Magnolia Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401

Phone: (850) 769-8844 • E-mail • Fax: (850) 769-4673 • Map

The law firm of Tanya J. Higgins provides experienced criminal defense for clients in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Marianna, Blountstown, Chipley, Bonifay, Defuniak Springs, Milton, Destin, Ft. Walton, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Bay County, Leon County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, Walton County, Jackson County, Washington County, Gulf County and Calhoun County.