PHILADELPHIA PROBATION VIOLATION LAWYERS

During a sentencing hearing a judge may impose probation as an alternative to, or in addition to, serving jail time.  If you are put on probation, you will be free from prison, but in order to remain free, you will be required to meet certain court ordered requirements or follow certain guidelines.

• such as attending a drug treatment program,
• performing community service or
• paying a fine.
• Report to a probation officer

Actions that when performed by the person on probation can lead to a charge of Probation Violation are:

• Failure to report to your probation officer
• Drug possession or use
• Positive blood, urine or breath tests for controlled substances
• Failure to pay fines restitution, and/or costs
• Failure to properly notify the probation officer of changes to employment or address
• Keeping company with known felons
• Failing a mandatory drug test
• Purchase or possession of a firearm
• Loss of employment

Any violation of parole can result in additional sentencing and penalties that could send person on Probation back to jail.