Probation and Parole Violations in Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin Criminal Defense Lawyer
People accused of probation or parole violations are naturally scared of going to jail, or in some cases, going back to jail. The fact is that spending time in jail rarely if ever helps people reform themselves and become contributing members of society, and most judges and prosecutors are aware of that.
The biggest challenge in cases involving probation and parole violation
cases is that the standards of evidence are lower than the standards in
a regular criminal defense matter. In other words, the prosecution is not
required to convince a jury "beyond a shadow of a doubt" that a violation was committed. In a normal criminal defense case the burden of proof is on the prosecution, in a parole or probation violation case the defendant must prove that the violation did not occur or that the violation should not result in a revocation of the defendant's probation or parole.
Each probation and parole violation case is unique
There are several variables in each parole or probation violation case. There is the original crime that resulted in the accused person's probation or parole. There is also the additional violation of the parole or probation. You must also consider the parole officer as well as the prosecuting attorney who have a significant amount of input. Then there is situation of the accused; are you gainfully employed? Have you showed up for all of your required follow up meetings? It is almost impossible to make any statements about parole and probation violations that will be meaningful to every situation. That is why I offer a free initial consultation to all probation and parole violation cases, as well as all criminal defense cases.
Call 608-441-7001 for a free consultation to understand your options
Before you show up for a hearing ready to go back to jail, call for a free initial consultation to understand your options. Call 608-441-7001 or email us today.
I will accept cases in Dane County, Rock County, Sauk County, Dodge County, Jefferson County, Milwaukee County, Green County, Iowa County, Waukesha County, Walworth County, Columbia County, Grant County and counties throughout the State of Wisconsin.
I commonly represent clients in Madison, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Darlington, Monroe, Janesville, Elkhorn, Dodgeland, Baraboo, Portage, Lancaster and many other cities in the State of Wisconsin.
I offer free consultations to all prospective clients and always return calls from my clients. I will travel throughout Wisconsin to meet with clients and am always happy to meet with clients in my office.