Houston Federal Probation Attorney
If you face accusations of violating your probation, it is crucial to know your rights in this situation and the value of working with a skilled Houston federal probation and supervised release violation lawyer. Penalties for violating the terms of your probation or supervised release can be severe, but it is possible for a violation to occur through no fault of your own. Whatever your situation entails, Hochglaube & DeBorde, PC can assist you in your defense.
At Hochglaube & DeBorde, PC, criminal defense attorney Nicole DeBorde offers her trademark respected and responsive representation to clients charged with violations of the terms of a Texas probation order. As a skilled criminal defense lawyer, she is committed to protecting your rights and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
Call (713) 526-6300 or contact us online. Our probation violation attorney brings over 20 years of experience helping clients protect their rights, regain their freedoms, and return to their families.
Respected & Responsive Probation Representation
Hochglaube & DeBorde, PC can help on your behalf with issues including:
- Community supervision
- Motion to revoke probation
- Motion to adjudicate
- Early termination petitions
Our probation violation defense attorney can negotiate with the court and obtain information from your probation officer on your behalf, aiming to reduce new charges and limit potential jail time.
If the alleged probation violation was the result of one or more missed appointments with a probation officer, an absence from a treatment program, or a community service shortcoming, attorney Nicole DeBorde can negotiate persuasively to explain the circumstances and facilitate your return to society.
Probation violation defense can be more complicated and challenging when the alleged violation is accompanied by an arrest for a new offense. Ms. DeBorde will work hard in your defense to limit the risk of an additional consecutive sentence.
The most common probation-related offenses typically relate to:
- Drug crimes. Many individuals who are assigned to probation for drug-related offenses will be required to attend substance abuse treatment services and maintain contact with their probation officer. They are also typically required to submit to random drug testing, and if they fail a test or are observed by their probation officer to be under the influence, they can be cited for a probation violation. With drug sentencing policy shifting in some areas, it’s important to have a skilled defense attorney by your side to navigate these changes and ensure your rights are protected.
- DWI. Defendants on probation for DWI may face restricted driving privileges, be required to maintain contact with a probation officer, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing. Driving with a suspended license, failing a drug test, and breaking the law in any other manner are commonly cited probation violations for this type of defendant. A skilled DWI lawyer can help defend your rights and work to prevent further penalties or consequences related to probation violations.
- Weapons offenses. Probation for a weapon-related offense will likely require the defendant to surrender all of their firearms and ammunition, and they will be barred from possession or use of firearms as a condition of their probation.
- Domestic violence. An individual charged with domestic violence is likely subject to a restraining order. While on probation, they will be required to comply with the terms of the order and meet other requirements as stipulated by the court. Any violation of a restraining order can have severe consequences. Along with the penalties for probation violation, they may also lose custody rights and owe civil damages to the victim.
When an individual has intentionally and knowingly violated the terms of their probation, a Houston federal probation and supervised release violation lawyer can still potentially assist them in mitigating the penalties that could be assigned to them. However, it is also possible for a probation violation to occur because of forces beyond the individual’s control, or they could be wrongfully accused of violating their probation.
Your lawyer can review the details of your alleged violation and explain your most viable defensive options. You may need to prove that the alleged violation only occurred because of an emergency. For example, you may be accused of driving with a suspended license after a DWI conviction but can demonstrate that you were assisting with a medical emergency.
Ultimately, your situation may not be as hopeless as it might seem. The right attorney can help gather evidence to support your side of the case at hand, prepare you for your probation revocation hearing, and argue for you to secure lighter penalties if you did commit a probation violation. Trustworthy defense counsel is just as essential in these proceedings as it is in any other type of criminal case.
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“At the lowest point in my life, I found Nicole DeBorde after a thorough AI search for top-notch criminal law firms led me to HOCHGLAUBE & DEBORDE, PC in Houston, TX. I was drawn to the firm’s 60 years of combined legal experience and its direct communication model, where clients work closely with named partners rather than simply junior associates or paralegals.
Nicole did not disappoint me. As expected, she is competent, thorough, and comfortable in the courtroom. In addition, I was deeply appreciative that she showed a great deal of empathy and compassion for me as a person during my ordeal.
Nicole was very proactive in my case. I believe she played a huge role in securing a “No Bill” return from the grand jury. I have no doubt that her wealth of experience as a former Harris County prosecutor (from 1994 to 2002) and skilled defense attorney since was instrumental in producing the grand jury’s decision not to indict.
Nicole removed what felt like the weight of the world from my shoulders. I am extremely thankful for the outcome of the case and forever grateful for her experience, dedication, preparedness, and strong work ethic.” -
“I don't know where to begin to explain how thorough, professional, effective and awesome this law firm is. Nicole Deborde and her team did a fantastic job in representing me in a very serious, 2nd-degree felony criminal case. End result, the case was dropped. God forbid any of you ever need a criminal defense attorney in the state of Texas, but if you do, I recommend this firm, 100%. Thank you, Nicole, and your team, for saving my life”
