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"Dedicated to the needs of our
clients."
Van Riper & Nies Law merges
aggressive representation and experience as we fight for
justice for our clients...
Our attorney
and former Florida prosecutor,
Christian Van Riper, is experienced in representing clients charged
with violation of probation (VOP) offenses in Martin, St.
Lucie and Indian River counties.
When placed on probation, you
are told of the conditions or rules you must complete or abide
by while you are on probation. If you violate the conditions by
intentionally or materially violating the rules, your probation may be
violated. A probation officer will complete an affidavit requesting
the judge to sign a warrant for your arrest. Thereafter, you may be kept in a
county jail pending the results of a violation or bond hearing.
Violations
of probation proceedings are different from other criminal proceedings. The most
critical difference is that the burden of proof is "preponderance of the evidence" and not "beyond a reasonable doubt" as it is
during a regular criminal trial. Further, in a VOP hearing, the judge
will hear your case, not a jury.
If
you are found guilty of violating the terms of your probation, a judge can
sentence you to the maximum penalty you faced before being placed on
probation, including prison or jail. It is imperative that you have a skilled
criminal attorney represent you at your violation of probation hearing.
For more information about our
criminal defense firm and for a free consultation, call Christian Van Riper at
772-283-8712 day or night, complete the contact form below, or email Christian Van Riper at christian@vanriperandnies.com.