What happens if you violate your probation?

In criminal cases, a judge will often grant probation, releasing a defendant convicted of a crime back into the community under certain restrictions. Conditions of probation can include drug testing, meeting with a probation officer, and electronic location monitoring – anything a judge deems reasonable and appropriate.

If you fail to adhere to those conditions, you could just get off with a slap on the wrist – or you could fare much worse. Here are five potential consequences of a probation violation:

If you are concerned that you may have violated your probation, or if you’re facing a probation violation hearing, a criminal defense attorney may be able to help you stay out of jail.

Editor’s Note, May 10, 2016: This post was first published in May 2014. It has since been updated.

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