Melbourne, Florida, Lawyer for Probation Violations
When you are on probation for any reason and you are charged with a "technical violation" of your probation, you may be shocked to learn that you do not have all the same rights as someone newly charged with a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense.
Unique Rules and Procedures Apply for a Probation Violation
Your situation is made much more challenging by these factors:
- You do not have the right to remain silent on technical violations of probation.
- You are allowed only a hearing before a judge, not a jury trial.
- The state has a different burden of proof — not "beyond a reasonable doubt," but only by a preponderance of evidence.
With your freedom and future at stake, and these major challenges in the mix, I encourage you to contact me now for vigorous defense of your rights.
I Prepare Thoroughly and Put Case Law to Work for My Clients
Working with a lawyer who is knowledgeable and resourceful can make a real difference in whether or not you go to prison on a probation violation. As a board-certified criminal trial attorney with significant, directly relevant experience in Brevard County and other Central Florida courts, I am well versed in current case law on probation violations.
An inexperienced criminal defense lawyer may not know the correct case law to point out to a judge in your case. This can be costly, especially in cases where you have a valid argument that the probation violation you are accused of was not willful and substantial.
If you must deal with a probation violation, you may already know how difficult it is to understand and navigate our court systems. For vigorous defense of your rights, I encourage you to contact me, attorney Ronald L. Ecker, by calling 321-622-2810 or 866-539-9537 or sending an e-mail right now.
