If you were sentenced by a judge to spend time on probation, there were undoubtedly a number of conditions associated with your probation that must be met to successfully terminate your sentence. What happens if you cannot comply with or complete one of those conditions? A Murfreesboro probation violation lawyer at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby […]
What to Do If You Have Violated Your Probation
Being required to serve a period of time on probation is fairly common following a criminal conviction. If all goes well, you will successfully complete your probation and move on with your life. If you violate your probation, however, there could be serious consequences that follow. A Murfreesboro probation violation lawyer at Bennett, Michael & […]
What to Do If You Have Been Accused of Violating Your Probation
For most defendants, the option to spend time on probation instead of going to jail or prison sounds like a perfect outcome to a criminal case. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are a seemingly endless number of ways that you can violate probation – and the consequences of a violation can be serious. A […]
I Missed My Meeting with My Probation Officer. What Will Happen?
If you were recently convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Tennessee, you may have been sentenced to a term of probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a period of incarceration. Although the terms of probation can vary, one condition that is fairly universal is a term requiring probationers to meet […]
Can the Police Search My Home If I Am on Probation?
If you are convicted of a criminal offense, the court may decide to sentence you to a period of probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a period of incarceration. While you are on probation, you must abide by a number of rules and conditions because you remain under the jurisdiction of the sentencing […]
Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains the Difference between Probation and Parole
The law is full of terminology and lingo that, to the average person, often sounds like a completely foreign language. Unless you are directly involved in the legal system, you have no reason to learn this special language. If, however, you are the defendant in a criminal prosecution, there are some concepts and terms you […]
Smyrna Probation Violation Attorneys Explain What Could Happen If You Violate Your Probation
If you were recently convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Tennessee, part of your sentence handed down by the court may be a term of probation. Probation may be ordered in lieu of, or in addition to, a term of incarceration as part of a sentence. The terms of your probation are […]
Smyrna Probation Violations Attorney Explains Conditions of Probation
Probation is a sentencing alternative that is frequently used for defendants who are convicted of less serious criminal offenses and who appear to be good candidates for community supervision in lieu of incarceration. If you were recently sentenced to probation, and you successfully complete your term of probation, you can avoid returning to custody. Unfortunately, […]
Smyrna Probation Violation Attorneys Explain What Happens at a Violation Hearing
When charges with a criminal offense, the ideal outcome is to be found not guilty or have the charges dismissed. Sometimes, however, there is no way to avoid a conviction. When a conviction is inevitable, one of the preferred sentencing outcomes is a probation only sentence that avoids spending any additional time in jail. If […]
Probation in Tennessee: What You Need to Know
Probation in Tennessee: What You Need to Know from Stan Bennett A probationer may also be required to abide by “special” conditions of probation. These are conditions that only are tailored to the probationer, taking into account the offense involved and the probationer’s history. Learn more about probation in tennessee in this presentation.