Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer - Probation
Early Termination
In Utah, a judge can impose probation periods as long as 36 months (3
years), and in some circumstances even longer. However, if a
person is doing well on probation, it is sometimes possible to convince
a judge to grant an early termination of probation. If you are on
probation and need to seek an early termination, an
experienced
criminal defense lawyer can help.
Contact us today to schedule an
initial consultation with Salt Lake
criminal attorney Stephen Howard.
Benefits of an Early Probation Termination in Utah
An early termination of probation in Utah provides a number of
advantages. It can make you immediately eligible to petition
the court for a
402
reduction, to have the level of your offense reduced by one
step,
or sometimes even by two steps. In some cases this will allow you to
reduce your conviction
from a
felony to
a
misdemeanor.
Under
Utah's expungement
laws, an early probation termination can also shorten the
time you have to wait to get your charges expunged. An early
termination from probation will also relieve you of the burden of
checking in with probation officers and continually reporting on your
activities.
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Utah
While there are benefits to getting your probation terminated early,
the process is not always easy. Having an experienced
Utah criminal defense lawyer
working on your side can help improve your chances of having your
request granted by the judge.
Salt
Lake criminal lawyer Stephen Howard has handled thousands of
criminal cases during his career. If you are on
probation
and would
benefit from an early termination,
contact
us now to schedule an initial consultation.

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