It’s very important that you walk a straight line and stay out of trouble if you are currently on probation, but it’s also crucial to realize that not all probation violations will be treated the same. In Minnesota, probation violations are sorted into two categories – technical and direct. Below, we take a closer look […]
What Happens If You Violate Your Probation In Minnesota?
Probation is a condition that is oftentimes put in place after an individual has been released from custody as a way to help keep the individual and the community safe as they work to transition back to a normal life. If a criminal offender fails to uphold the conditions set forth in their probation, it […]
What Happens During A Probation Violation Hearing?
If your sentence is not executed in lieu of probation, or you’re released onto probation as terms of a conditional release, you’re going to want to follow the rules set forth in the guidelines to avoid a serious issue down the road. Failing to abide by your probation terms can result in the imposition or […]
What Can Trigger A Probation Violation?
If you’ve been convicted of a crime or agreed to a plea deal, there’s a good chance that you will be put on probation for a set period of time after you’ve been released. Probation is designed as a way of keeping the defendant out of trouble, and many times it allows them to have […]
How To Contest A Probation Violation
If you’ve been convicted of a crime, accepted a plea deal or been granted a stay of adjudication, there’s a chance that probation is in your future. Probation sentences are unique to the individual and take into consideration the crime that was alleged. For example, someone charged with a DUI may be ordered to abstain […]
