When a person is sentenced to a period of probation in Fort Collins and Larimer County, they are required to adhere to a certain set of terms and conditions. If those conditions are not followed, the probation department can file to revoke your probation. This means that the judge will decide if further consequences are necessary. If you are facing a probation revocation, we can help!
Larimer County Probation Revocations Lawyer: Types of Probation Violations in Loveland
In Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park, there are two types of violations related to probation:
- Substantive Probation Violation: This violation is related to getting charged with a new crime while on probation. If you are on probation for a misdemeanor Third Degree Assault charge and get pulled over and charged with a DUI, then you will likely be facing a substantive probation violation.
- Technical Probation Violation: A technical probation violation is when you violate one of the terms of your probation. If you are on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance, it’s likely that you will be required to submit UAs and BAs on a regular basis. One of your probation conditions is no alcohol or drug use. If you have a hot UA for drugs or alcohol, this is a technical violation that could result in a probation revocation.
The type of violation will play a role in what kind of consequences you may face.
Consequences of a Probation Revocation in Colorado
Violating your probation will always cause you issues. Some probation officers in Larimer County will allow you to make a mistake or two without immediately filing to revoke your probation, but you may still see consequences. Your probation officer may tighten the reigns and add more requirements (like increasing the frequency of your UAs or putting you on a SCRAM monitor). If you have multiple violations, then your probation officer will file a Complaint to Revoke Probation. This complaint will outline every violation you have had while on probation. Depending on the severity of the violations and the issues involved, a warrant for your arrest may be issued or you may receive a summons to appear in the Larimer County Court. You will have to go back in front of the judge who originally sentenced you and can face additional penalties including:
- Community corrections or work release;
- Jail or prison time;
- Resentencing;
- Additional fines and fees
If you or someone you love is facing a probation revocation, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free consultation today. We also practice in Greeley Weld County. Click here to visit that site. Together, we can protect your future.
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