Soler & Simon Criminal Defense Blog

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Can I violate my probation (VOP) or community control if I can't afford to pay?

If you do not pay your fines and fees (court costs, restitution, probation costs of supervision, etc.) and it was ordered as a condition...

My probation officer told me that I violated my probation (VOP'd), should I quit probation?

Absolutely not! The state has the burden to prove that an alleged probation violation was both willful and substantial. For instance, if...

What is Early Case Resolution (ECR) for a VOP in Sarasota and Manatee Counties?

Early case resolution (ECR) is a court hearing held in front of a judge. Generally these hearings happen once a week in front of a series...

How do I early terminate my probation?

Can I get off probation early in Sarasota? One of the most common questions people have when considering probation is how long do I have...

Want to search if someone is on felony probation or in the Department of Corrections in Florida?

Click here for the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) website where you can search if someone is in the custody of DOC (currently in...

I can't afford my probation fees and costs, what can I do?

When being sentenced by a judge in a criminal case, often fines and fees are the last things on a defendant's mind. However, these...

What's the difference between PTI (pre-trial intervention) and Probation?

Many people become confused about the difference between probation and pre-trial intervention (PTI). Both are "resolutions" to a criminal...

What is the difference between drug offender probation and regular probation?

While the terms of probation can vary from area to area, there are some specialized probation programs that will be given in some cases....

What is a VOP Early Case Resolution (ECR) In Sarasota, Florida?

What is a VOP Early Case Resolution (ECR) In Sarasota and Manatee? A violation of probation (VOP) Early Case Resolution (ECR) court date...

Should I hire an attorney for a VOP?

VOP's are dangerous because they are sometimes easy for a prosecutor to prove Unlike a new criminal charge, a violation of probation is...