Austin Probation Violation Attorneys
30 Years of Experience Serving Austin
Probation was your second chance – your opportunity to show the judge and a probation officer that you could stay out of trouble and didn’t deserve to be in jail. Mistakes do happen. Maybe you missed an appointment with your probation officer or had one slip-up, and now your second chance is threatened.
You don’t have to spend years in prison because of one mistake. At Carroll Troberman, PLLC, we fight aggressively to protect our clients from jail time. Attorneys Blair Carroll and Meredith “Shelly” Troberman have built strong working relationships with courts, prosecutors, and probation officers in the Austin area and know how to effectively communicate your case.
What Are Probation Violations?
Texas has serious consequences for probation violations. When a court determines that someone has violated their probation, that person may be forced to serve the maximum sentence for the original crime.
Actions that can violate your probation:
- Failure to appear, usually at court, a mandated-counseling session or a meeting with your probation officer
- Failure to comply with a court order or order from your probation officer
- Failure to pay a fine or meet other requirements
- Committing another crime
What Happens at a Violation of Probation Hearing?
Before a hearing, an incident will take place that your probation officer determines violates the conditions of your probation.
If it is believed that you have violated your probation, one or more of the following may happen:
- You may receive a warning.
- You may have a warrant for your arrest.
- You may have more conditions placed upon your probation.
- Your probation may be revoked and replaced with jail time.
At the hearing, a criminal defense lawyer can tell your side of the story and defend you against whatever violations you are being accused of. You will not have a jury at this hearing. Proving that a violation took place is not incredibly difficult, as the prosecution only has to show that the violation more likely took place than not. This means that it is extremely important to get legal help as soon as possible.
What Our Clients Say
Our Level of Service Speaks for Itself
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"I had the best outcome for my case and it was all Shelly Troberman!"She’s amazing!!- Leslie R.
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"An exemplary example of what a lawyer should be!"I've always heard horror stories about attorneys, but Carroll Troberman, PLLC was the complete opposite. They answered calls and emails almost immediately and were extremely helpful. A case I thought would take 1-2 years was closed in 6 months.- Amy N.
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"All of us have been fortunate that she was on our side and I highly recommend her for any legal services."Trusting someone with your life is an incredibly difficult choice and one we never want to have to make but Shelly and her team have helped me through some of these stressful situations. I used several different lawyers before finding her and was less than impressed with all of them. When I contracted her to help me with my second DWI, I found out quickly how a highly competent lawyer handles the courtroom. I have since worked with her on several cases and I have recommended her to many of my friends and family. All of us have been fortunate that she was on our side and I highly recommend her for any legal services.- Jason W.
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"An honor to have them as my lawyers!"The team at Carroll Troberman, PLLC, are angels sent from God! It's an honor to have them as my lawyers. Many referrals are coming their way!- Bobby C. & Andrea C.
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"A true asset to any law firm."I would highly recommend Blair Carroll to retain as my lawyer.- Vickilynn P.
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"Meredith was great as my lawyer."She took care of everything and no record.- Brenda H.
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"A truly respectable man of law and I recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney for any criminal matter."My opinions and beliefs were highly respected and Mr. Carroll was always determined to bring out the truth and fight for my rights.- Chris C.
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"You won't find a better attorney."I highly recommend Carroll Troberman, PLLC. They made the whole legal process bearable and kept me informed. They were always available to answer calls and reduced my judgment to a much lesser charge. You won’t find a better attorney in Texas.- Danielle K.
