Category Archives: Probation Revocation
Top 5 Mistakes That Can Lead to Probation Revocation
Probation offers an opportunity to serve a sentence outside of jail, but it comes with strict conditions. Violating these conditions, even unintentionally, can result in probation revocation, which may lead to additional penalties, including incarceration. Understanding the common mistakes that lead to probation violations is crucial for anyone currently serving probation. At The Spizman… Read More »
Do You Have the Right to Cross-Examine Witnesses at a Probation Revocation Hearing?
Many criminal sentences in Georgia include a term of probation. While on probation, a person is not in jail, but they are subject to a number of conditions that must be strictly followed in order to remain free. If the state has reason to believe a probationer has violated any of their conditions, a… Read More »
How Far Can a Georgia Court Go in Setting Probation Conditions?
It is common practice for Georgia courts to sentence a defendant to probation, either in addition to or in lieu of jail time. Probation is not a free ride, of course. A trial court has broad discretion to set the terms and conditions of probation. If the defendant violates any one of those conditions,… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Probation Violation Hearing?
Probation is a type of sentencing that allows individuals to remain in their community but under the supervision of a probation officer. However, violating probation terms can result in serious consequences, including being sent to jail. To avoid such penalties, it is critical that you take a probation violation hearing seriously and prepare for… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between “General” and “Special” Conditions of Probation in Georgia?
Conviction of a criminal offense in Georgia does not necessarily mean jail time. Judges often sentence defendants to a term of probation instead. Historically, Georgia’s probation system was considered one of the strictest in the nation, although recent reforms have made it easier for people to seek early termination of probation based on meeting… Read More »