This topic is going to be broken into two parts. This part is going to deal with felony probation violation in Texas. The next part is going to deal with misdemeanor probation violation in Texas. Felonies are the more serious offenses in Texas. These can range from 6 months in State Jail up to life in prison. I’m sure you have some questions already. If you’re not sure what type of probation you or a loved one are on, you need to check with your Probation Officer (PO) or your paperwork that put you on probation. Getting Started In a…
This question comes up from clients pretty often. This post is Part 1 of 2. The stakes can be high if your probation is revoked in Texas. Usually, clients call or ask me – what happens if you violate probation? My answer is the same… it depends. Many clients are fearful of the sword hanging over their head that is probation. What happens when they violate probation can be very nerve wracking, especially if they’re facing prison time. It’s a very valid concern considering many criminal cases are resolved through a plea bargain agreement between the Defendant and the State. If…
Recently I had a client come into my office because he was getting sued on an unrelated case. This was a big deal to him because he’s on criminal probation. He was worried that getting sued while on probation could get him revoked. If you’re on misdemeanor or felony probation in Texas, if you get revoked, you may be looking at years in prison. This is the same as staring down the barrel of a gun for most people. However, just to ease your fears, you can’t have your probation revoked for being sued in an unrelated civil lawsuit. These…
Probation in Texas Criminal Cases A lot of clients come into my office and ask me about probation and their criminal cases. The technical term for probation has been changed to “Community Supervision.” There are two types of probation in Texas. These are a “straight probation” or a Deferred Adjudication. The type of probation you receive depends largely on your plea agreement or the Judge’s decision following a jury trial. Each type of probation has its own pros and cons. Probation, Community Supervision, and Straight Probation All of these names mean the same thing. Probation is when your jail/prison sentence…