Probation & Parole Violations

Violating the Conditions of Your Release

People who violate the terms of their probation or conditions of their release could face jail time. Parole or probation violations can carry very serious consequences. The court will hold a probation revocation hearing to determine what penalties it will assess against you. You have the right to an attorney during this hearing.

Contact Joshua M. Bowland P.C., in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, to protect your rights in cases involving a probation or parole violation, such as:

• Failing to follow a condition of release or probation
• Committing another offense
• Failing to report for drug testing, or failing a drug test
• Continuing failure to report or return to your parole or probation officer
• Failing to complete community service

You may face a variety of penalties for violating the conditions imposed on you by the court. The court will look at factors such as the severity of the probation violation, the time remaining in your probation or parole, your probation officer's recommendations, and your prior record. My office will present your violation in the best light before the court.

As a result of probation revocation hearing, the court may:

• Impose the remaining balance of your sentence
• Discharge you from probation
• Impose a more severe penalty on you
• Excuse the violation
• Impose an additional condition

You must appear in person for a state or federal parole or probation violation revocation hearing. A failure to appear for your hearing will result in a bench warrant for your arrest.

To learn more about a parole or a probation violation, call for a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. I represent people throughout the Salt Lake City (SLC) area, including people in West Valley City, Orem, Provo, Bountiful, and Salt Lake County.