I Got A DUI While On Probation, What Can I Expect?
Probation Defined
Probation is a type of sentence for a criminal offense. The convicted person was sentenced to jail, but that sentence is suspended for a number or months or years while to be released in the community. The probationer has to follow certain conditions. Common conditions include: public service, paying fines, maintaining good behavior, going to therapeutic services, giving restitution to a victim, and reporting regularly to a probation officer. If the terms of the probation are broken, the probation officer can have the person arrested and taken to a judge for a probation hearing. If the judge finds the probation conditions have not been met, they can take away the probation and impose the original sentence.
Violation
When you are on probation and have violated your terms, for example by getting a DUI, the court has the authority to impose several legal consequences. They include the following:- Revoke and reinstate probation and enforce jail sentence’
- Revoke probation and enforce sentence provided by law
- Extend the length of your probation
- Impose additional probation conditions
- Order therapy services
- Order a substance abuse treatment program
What To Do
If you are on probation for another crime and are charged with a DUI, the best thing you can do is hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. There are some serious legal issues that will be before you, and trying to fight all the claims by yourself will leave you worried and stressed about your future. An experienced DUI lawyer will be able to walk you through the process and help you get the best possible outcome.Call Bradley Corbett Today
If you are in the San Diego area and are facing DUI charges while on probation, do not wait to call an experienced DUI attorney. Bradley Corbett has handled hundred of cases and has won cases in every courtroom in San Diego. This is helpful because he knows how to best present cases to each judge no matter the courtroom. If you secure a skilled attorney such as Bradley Corbett, you are increasing your ability to move on with your life. You don’t want to leave your future in the hands of the court. Don’t wait any longer, contact Bradley Corbett today for a free consultation.Bradley Corbett
Bradley Corbett is a criminal defense attorney in San Diego. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo Utah in 2004. Later he enrolled at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego where he participated in a prestigious internship program with the Los Angeles County Public Defender. Since then he has handled over 2,000 cases.