Utah Criminal Defense Attorney - Probation Reviews
Probation conditions in Utah can be burdensome. While the intent of
probation should be to assist in "rehabilitating" the offender, it is
not uncommon that circumstances change in ways that make it difficult
for a defendant to comply with the original terms of probation. If you
are on probation in Utah and find that your circumstances have changed
or that you are having difficulty complying with your probation
conditions, a court may review and modify the terms of your probation
if you can convince the judge that doing so is appropriate. Having an
experienced
Utah
criminal defense lawyer on
your side is important.
Contact
us today to arrange for an initial consultation with Salt Lake City
criminal attorney Stephen Howard.
What do I do if I am having trouble on probation in Utah?
It is not at all uncommon for a person on probation to struggle to
comply with the court's terms of probation. But if you are having
trouble complying with your probation conditions in Utah, the last
thing you should do is to ignore the
situation. The problem will not simply "go away." In many cases, the
better course of action may be to petition the court for a review of
your probation.
Timing in filing a petition for a probation review can be critical. If
you wait until after you have violated the terms of your probation, a
judge may issue an
arrest warrant
and an
order
to show
where you may be at risk of having your probation revoked and jail or
prison time imposed. If you can file a request for a probation review
before the conditions of probation have been violated, a judge may be
more willing to work with you by giving you an
extension of time or modifying the conditions of probation.
Can I get off probation early in a Utah criminal case?
A request for a probation review can potentially benefit a person who
is already in compliance with the terms of probation in a Utah criminal
case. If you have completed all of the requirements of your probation,
but still have time left on probation, you may be able to convince a
judge to terminate your probation early. An
early
probation termination can relieve you of the expenses of
probation supervision, can make it possible to move or relocate, and
can speed up your eligibility for a
Utah 402 reduction.
In order to successfully obtain an early termination from probation,
you should be prepared to explain to the judge how you will benefit
from an early termination, and how the judge can be assured that
society will be adequately protected if you are no longer supervised on
probation.
Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah
An experienced Utah
criminal attorney can
help you determine the best way to approach the court with a
request to review, modify, or terminate probation.
Salt
Lake criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard has extensive
experience dealing with
Utah
probation cases, orders to show cause, and other criminal
defense issues.
Contact
us now to schedule an initial consultation..