Austin Probation Violation Attorney

Have you been working hard to meet your probation requirements only to find yourself back in trouble after one small misstep? Did you plead guilty to a crime you did not commit on the promise of probation, only to find yourself arrested again for violating probation? Don’t let all your time and effort go to waste.

If you are being accused of violating probation, call Smith & Vinson Law Firm at (512) 359-3743 today to speak with our Austin probation violation lawyers.

Central Texas Probation Violation Attorneys

The State of Texas aggressively prosecutes cases when there has been a violation of probation. This is why you need to mount an aggressive defense. The State of Texas is working against you. You need someone working for you. We will work for you. Smith & Vinson Law Firm represents client’s accused of probation violations in Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, Hutto and all around the Central Texas area.

Motion to Adjudicate Guilt Texas

In Texas, there are two different types of probation: deferred adjudication and community supervision. Under deferred adjudication, you will usually plead either “guilty” or “no contest” and then the judge “defers” your finding of guilt until after the probation period. Since you have not been convicted, if you violate probation while on deferred adjudication, you may be given the full range of punishment for the original crime. The document that starts this process is called a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt.

Motion to Revoke Probation Texas

Under community supervision (also called straight probation), you have either plead guilty or have been found guilty after a trial. Since there has already been a finding of guilt if you violate probation while on community supervision, you can only receive the punishment that was originally given to you. When this happens, a Motion to Revoke Probation will be filed.

In Texas, the prosecution has to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. However, for a probation violation, the prosecution must only prove it by a preponderance of the evidence. This is a lower burden for the government to meet. If you are facing a probation violation for a misdemeanor or felony charge, you need an Austin probation violation lawyer who will push back against the prosecutor’s evidence and work to get you the best result. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm we start working for you from the moment you come on board as a client.

Facing Violation of Probation Charges in Texas?

If you have been arrested or charged with violating your probation in Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, or any of the surrounding areas in Texas contact Smith & Vinson Law Firm.

At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we take your violation of probation charge seriously and fight to protect your constitutional rights. Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson are aggressive Austin probation violation lawyers that will fight for you from day one to get the best possible resolution for your case.