Fresno, California Parole and Probation Attorney Jerry R. Lowe
 Do you have special conditions of parole unrelated to your conviction?Special conditions for parole include things like refraining from alcohol consumption or staying away from known gang members. Any special conditions are supposed to relate to your commitment offense. If they do not, it may be possible to challenge them — and any violations of them. If you are accused of violating a special condition that has nothing to do with your original conviction, contact us for a free phone consultation about defense. |
Because you don’t have the right to a jury trial regarding probation or parole violation allegations, the district attorney or your parole agent has a much lower burden to prove you are in violation. In fact, they need only prove that it is more than 50% likely that you are in violation of the terms of your probation or parole, instead of “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is the standard of proof at trial. Having an attorney investigate your case and explore every alternative to prison can make all the difference.
Are You Accused of Violating Probation?
If you were given probation after a criminal conviction, a judge has ordered you to comply with certain terms and conditions instead of going to prison. Probation may include jail time of up to one year.
If you have been arrested for a probation violation, you need an attorney to protect your rights at your probation violation hearing. We will work hard to investigate the accusations against you and force the state to prove every element of their claim.
Are You Accused of Violating Parole?
Parole involves supervision after serving a prison term. You can be on parole for up to four years after you have served your sentence in prison, and you have to follow certain conditions imposed upon you.
If you have been accused of violating your parole, a hearing will be held to determine if you are guilty of having done so. If you are found guilty, you could be sent back to prison for up to 12 months.
In some instances, you may be eligible for an alternative to prison. Wherever possible, we will work to ensure that any alternatives to prison are proposed to the Board of Prison Hearings rather than a return to custody.
We provide vigorous defense in parole violation hearings to force the state to prove every element of the allegations against you. We also handle parole violation appeals by filing writs of habeas corpus.
Contact a Fresno Lawyer regarding Parole Violation Defense.
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