When a defendant has not complied with one of the probation requirements from the negotiated plea, or sentence imposed following a trial the supervision or probation the prosecuting authority choose to present a Petition to Revoke thereby resulting in the defendant being re-sentenced to a more severe penalty.

There are various of reasons which a Florida Probation Officer may accuse you of violating your probation. Whether you are accused of breaking a "technical" term or condition, violating your probation by committing a new crime Cohen Battisti may be able to assist you in representing your legal interests for violation of probation charges.

"Technical" violations of probation may include the the act of changing your residence prior to obtaining the appropriate approval, failing to pay fines or restitution, or failing to report for regularly scheduled visits with your probation officer or for counseling. A "technical" violation is typically not considered a serious violation, and may be subject to lighter punishment by the court and your probation officer may choose to give you a warning instead of filing an arrest warrant.

If the court issues a warrant, the sheriff’s office is directed to “execute” the warrant by arresting the defendant. Cohen Battisti can represent your legal interests in various ways when you are accused of a probation violation. When there is a bond, we can help arrange your surrender to the jail. And when there is no bond, we can assist in arranging your surrender to the court, and ask the court to set a bond for your release. We may also be able to make arrangements to ensure law enforcement does not actively seek you on the warrant, once you have made a commitment to surrender.

At Cohen Battisti, we vigorously represent the rights of individuals charged with violations of probation and other types of Criminal Defense Cases.

Contact an experienced Orlando Probation Violation Lawyer at Cohen Battisti at (407) 478-4878 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your Probation Violation Defense or other Criminal Defense legal matters.