Pittsburgh Probation/Parole Violation Lawyer - Attorney Frank Walker

Looking for a Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Probation/Parole Violation Hearing in Allegheny County?

If a defendant is convicted of a criminal offense, such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Domestic Violence, Possession of a Firearm or Underage Drinking, they may be placed on a period of probation and subject to certain terms of probation or parole, some of which include, but are not limited to:

Ordered to pay fines or Court Costs
Ordered to complete set hours of Community Service
Ordered to Pay Restitution
Subject to Random Urine Screens
Subject to a No-contact Order with certain individuals or places
Ordered to attend regularly scheduled meetings with your probation officer
Ordered to attend a treatment program as requested by your probation officer or the Court
Refrain from possessing a firearm

A Probation/Parole Violation occurs when the Defendant fails to comply with any or all of the conditions set forth DUI Arrest FrankWalkerLaw_com by the Court. In fact, a new arrest for mostly any new offense such as misdemeanor disorderly conduct or another charge for Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI) can trigger a violation and cause the probation/parole officer to place a detainer on the Defendant, preventing them from posting bond until the probation/parole violation issue is resolved.

As a result, the Defendant is placed in jail pending a Gagnon I Hearing, which is the initial hearing to determine if an actual violation of probation occurred.

If the Gagnon I hearing officer determines that a probation violation has occurred, you will then be Ordered to appear before the judge who initially imposed the term of probation . . . most commonly referred to in Allegheny County as a Gagnon II hearing. If the Judge determines that you have violated your probation, the Defendant may be subject to a lengthy jail or prison sentence.

Facing the possibility of additional jail or prison time for a probation violation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can be difficult to imagine. However, with the assistance of an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, you can prepare a strong defense, presenting evidence and witnesses to bolster your case for why you should remain on probation or parole.

Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney Frank Walker has the experience you need to adequately prepare your case for the Gagnon I or Gagnon II hearing concerning your probation violation in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As your Probation Violation Lawyer, Attorney Walker will work closely with you to review the relevant factors of your case and the alleged violation to make sure the Gagnon I Officer and Gagnon II Judge understand the entire picture concerning your probation violation.

Contact Attorney Walker today at 1-800-496-4143 or 412.532.6805 for a Consultation concerning the Probation Violation. Additionally, you can submit your questions via email by visiting our Contact page.