How long will someone be in
jail for a probation violation in Utah?
The
length of time a person will spend in jail for a probation violation in
Utah depends on a number of factors. Under Utah criminal law,
a
single probation violation may give the the court authority to revoke
probation. When probation is revoked in a Utah criminal case,
the
judge may impose any sentence (jail time or prison time) up to the
maximum amount that had been originally suspended when the defendant
was placed on probation. But a judge is not required to
impose
the maximum. A judge may consider other factors that may give
the
judge a reason to either impose a lesser sentence or to give the
defendant another chance on probation.
The factors that Utah judges may consider in determining an appropriate
sanction for a
probation
violation
include the nature of the probation
violation, the number of probation violations, how long the defendant
had been on probation without violation,
the extent of the defendant's prior criminal history, positive
activities the defendant has been involved in, the defendant's need for
and willingness to participate in rehabilitation programs, community
safety, and more.
When
a person violates probation in Utah, the court may issue
an Order
to Show Cause. The term "order to show cause" is a shortened
version of "order to show cause why the defendant's probation should
not be revoked." In other words, it is an order for the
defendant
to show a reason (or "cause") why the judge shouldn't impose the full
original sentence. An experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney can help give you the best chance
of obtaining a favorable outcome in a Utah order to show cause hearing.
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