Probation Surrender Hearings Attorney In North Attleboro, Massachusetts

How to Prepare for Your Probation Surrender Hearing in MA

The sooner you contact Mr. Roman, the more time he has to prepare the best aggressive defense for you and your circumstances. When representing his clients in these situations, Mr. Roman makes it his goal to provide judges with realistic sentencing options other than incarceration. Instead of sending you to jail, Mr. Roman helps judges consider other legal programs or treatments.

In some cases, instead of looking at alternatives to jail, Mr. Roman may advise you that your best option is to vigorously challenge the facts being used against you. He can also assist you so that your rights to any and all hearings are best preserved.

In all of these situations, Mr. Roman personally represents you. As a lawyer, he does not rely on assistants and paralegals. He even answers his own phone so you know that you will always and only be speaking with your attorney. You do not have to worry about getting lost in a sea of office assistants.

What You Need to Know About Probation Violations in Plymouth County

If you violate your probation, you may be ordered to go to a probation surrender hearing. At the court hearing, a judge will decide whether to modify, extend, or even revoke you probation. Usually, a prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, but if you are on probation, they only need to show a preponderance of evidence. This means, they only need to prove you “likely” violated your probation. If you are facing a probation surrender hearing, you have the right to legal representation.  Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law can help reduce penalties and even keep you out of jail.

What Happens If You Violate Probation?

If the court determines that you violated probation, you could face:

• Probation extension – The court may extend your probation period with stricter terms.
• Increased penalties – Additional fines, community service, or treatment programs may be imposed.
• Probation revocation – The judge may revoke your probation and impose the original jail sentence.

Contact an Attleboro Probation Surrender Hearings Attorney

If you were notified that you need to attend a probation surrender hearing, you should contact an experienced Attleboro criminal defense lawyer who knows how to fight these issues aggressively and knowledgeably. Attorney Brian D. Roman has nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney, seven of them as a district attorney regularly handling important criminal matters. Now defending people against criminal charges instead of prosecuting them, Mr. Roman can provide his clients with the benefit of the knowledge he gained by working on both sides of a criminal defense case.

Have Questions?

Put experience and reputation to work for you. Contact Criminal Defense Attorney Brian D. Roman today to discuss your case and options. 

Call (508) 687-6404 or contact us online.