Violating your Probation or Deferred Adjudication can have extremely serious consequences, including being sent to jail or prison.
Probation
If you violated your Probation, you can be sent to jail or prison up to the number of years for which you were sentenced (before such sentence was probated). For example,
- Sentenced to 5 years in prison
- Put on Probation for 3 years (the sentence was suspended)
- Violation of Probation can result in up to 5 years in prison.
Deferred Adjudication
If you violated your Deferred Adjudication, you can be sent to jail or prison for up to the maximum number of years allowed for that crime. For example,
- Placed on Deferred Adjudication for 5 years for Burglary of Habitation
- Maximum punishment for Burglary of Habitation is 20 years
- Violation of Deferred Adjudication can result in up to 20 years in prison
Probation and Deferred Adjudication revocation cases offer unique difficulties. These cases are decided by a judge not a jury. Also, the only issue is whether or not you violated a conditions of Probation or Deferred Adjudication. It cannot be argued that you are not the person who committed the underlying crime or that you have a defense to the underlying crime.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a violation of Probation or Deferred Adjudication, you need an experienced attorney.
We will explore all defenses and possible alternatives to avoid revocation of your Probation or Deferred Adjudication. Call us at (713) 224-9600 or email us by clicking here for a free confidential consultation.
