Michigan Probation Violation Defense Lawyers
Unparalleled track record of success with representing clients charged with violation of probation. If you face an accusation of a probation violation, we can help you.
The Best Possible Defense
The violation of probation violation defense lawyers with LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. represents clients on misdemeanor and felony violations of probation throughout Michigan. We frequently appear on probation violations in Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Livingston County, Washtenaw County, and Southeastern Michigan.
The key to providing the best possible defense in a violation of probation is legal representation that is proactive, passionate, and creative. By being proactive regarding any violation or potential violation of probation, a defendant can demonstrate that they take the court seriously, respect the judge’s authority, and are motivated to prove they are worthy of a second chance at compliance. Being creative is also vital to successfully defending a violation of probation and critical to reducing or eliminating any potential consequence or jail sentence that the judge may be contemplating.
Possible Outcomes – How Probation Violation Defense Lawyers Can Help
In any VOP, the defendant faces the maximum possible sentence on the original charge. For example, a violation of probation on a 93-day misdemeanor can result in a sentence of up to 93 days in county jail (with credit for time served). If the original charge was a felony, punishable by up to four years in prison, the violator could receive a sentence of up to four years in prison (otherwise known as a term of years).
Any prison sentence in Michigan, other than a sentence to life in prison, must be a “term of years.” A “term of years” means that the defendant is eligible for parole after serving the minimum sentence. The Department of Corrections must release him no later than the maximum sentence. For example, a “one-to-four year sentence” means that the defendant will be eligible for parole after one year. If the parole board never grants parole, he cannot serve longer than four years. To make matters more complicated, the minimum amount of time cannot exceed 2/3 of the maximum amount of time ordered by the sentencing court.
A judge on a felony probation violation must consider the Michigan Sentence Guidelines when fashioning a sentence for violation of probation. The sentencing guidelines for the VOP are whatever the sentencing guidelines were for the original offense. A sentencing judge can exceed the sentencing guidelines; however, there must be a good reason for this to happen legally. A top probation violation defense lawyer will know the most persuasive arguments to convince the judge to focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment.
Jail and Prison Is Not Necessary, Even if it Seems Unavoidable
Despite what an ordinary criminal defense lawyer may say, a jail or prison sentence may be avoidable for a felony or misdemeanor probation violation if the defense attorney is willing and able to do everything possible to avoid such a penalty. The client must be willing to do what is necessary to assist the violation of probation lawyer.
A Winning, Proven Strategy
When the Probation Violation Attorneys with LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. represent clients on VOPs, we have a strategy that has been developed over many years to avoid incarceration if possible and minimize other potential consequences. We also carefully examine every aspect of our client’s cases, their lives, and their other personal circumstances to develop the most persuasive argument possible for a lenient sentence, a delayed sentence, and in many cases, a DISMISSAL of the violation of probation.
In almost two decades of dedicated criminal defense practice, we have taken time to carefully study the judges and probation officers throughout Michigan to learn what factors are consistently most persuasive with each jurist and what factors the judges find most damaging. We take the time to fully customize each client’s defense to maximize their chances of success.
If you are charged with a violation of probation or if there even is a potential violation of probation, please call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. for a free consultation. We will take the time to speak with you, answer all of your questions, and address each of your concerns. We will work with you to develop a winning strategy.
Call us today at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation or complete a Request for Assistance Form. We will contact you promptly and find a way to help you.
We will find a way to help you and, most importantly,
we are not afraid to win!
We have successfully defended clients charged with the following offenses:
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Third Offense – OWI
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney OWI – Operating While Intoxicated
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Operating While Visibly Impaired
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney OWI Causing Serious Injury or Death
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Retail Fraud First Degree
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Criminal Sexual Conduct
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Felonious Assault
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Domestic Violence Third Offense
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Domestic Violence
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Assault and Battery
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Aggravated Assault
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Retail Fraud
- Probation Violation Defense Attorney Felony Firearm
- Probation Violation Attorney Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm
- Probation Violation Attorney Homicide (murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide)
- Probation Violation Attorney PWID (Possession with Intent to Deliver) a Controlled Substance (heroin, cocaine, etc…)
- Probation Violation Attorney Medical Marijuana Charges
- Probation Violation Attorney Embezzlement
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Larceny from a Person or Larceny from a Building
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Armed and Unarmed Robbery
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Bank Robbery
- Violation of Probation Assault with Intent to Rob While Armed and Unarmed
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney No Account Check
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Nonsufficient Funds Check
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Child Support Felony – Refuse or Unable to Pay
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon)
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Bookmaking
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney RICO
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Conspiracy to Commit a Felony
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Home Invasion First and Second Degree
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Breaking and Entering
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Child Abuse First, Second and Third Degree
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Vehicular Homicide
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Arson of Real Property
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Arson of Personal Property
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Attempt to Commit a Felony
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Possession of Child Pornography
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Malicious Destruction of Property
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Escape from Jail or Prison
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Felony Violation of Probation
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Violation of Probation Defense Attorney Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer (Obstruction)
We regularly practice in the following courts:
Oakland County:
- Oakland County Circuit Court Violation of Probation Attorney
- 52-1 District Court in Novi Violation of Probation Attorney
- 52-2 District Court in Clarkston Violation of Probation Attorney
- 52-3 District Court in Rochester Violation of Probation Attorney
- 52-4 District Court in Troy Violation of Probation Attorney
- 35th District Court in Plymouth Violation of Probation Attorney
- 43rd District Court in Hazel Park Violation of Probation Attorney
- 43rd District Court in Madison Heights Violation of Probation Attorney
- 43rd District Court in Ferndale Violation of Probation Attorney
- 44th District Court in Royal Oak Violation of Probation Attorney
- 45-A District Court in Berkley Violation of Probation Attorney
- 45-B District Court in Oak Park Violation of Probation Attorney
- 46th District Court in Southfield Violation of Probation Attorney
- 47th District Court in Farmington Hills Violation of Probation Attorney
- 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills Violation of Probation Attorney
- 50th District Court in Pontiac Violation of Probation Attorney
- 51st District Court in Waterford Violation of Probation Attorney
Macomb:
- Macomb County Circuit Court
- 37th District Court – Warren
- 38th District Court – Eastpointe
- 39th District Court – Roseville
- 40th District Court – St. Clair Shores
- 41A District Court – Sterling Heights
- 41A District Court – Shelby Township
- 42nd District Court – Romeo
- 42nd District Court – New Baltimore
- 41B District Court – Mt. Clemens
Wayne County:
- Wayne County Circuit Court Probation Violation Attorney
- 16th District Court – Livonia Probation Violation Attorney
- 17th District Court – Redford Probation Violation Attorney
- 18th District Court – Westland Probation Violation Attorney
- 19th District Court – Dearborn Probation Violation Attorney
- 20th District Court – Dearborn Heights Probation Violation Attorney
- 21st District Court – Garden City Probation Violation Attorney
- 22nd District Court – Inkster Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 23rd District Court – Taylor Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 24th District Court – Allen Park and Melvindale Violation of Probation Attorney
- 25th District Court – Lincoln Park Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 26-1 District Court – River Rouge Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 26-2 District Court – Escorse Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 27 District Court – Wyandotte Violation of Probation Attorney
- 27 District Court – Riverview Violation of Probation Attorney
- 28 District Court – Southgate Probation Violation Defense Attorney
- 29 District Court – Wayne Violation of Probation Attorney
- 30 District Court – Highland Park Violation of Probation Attorney
- 31 District Court – Hamtramck Violation of Probation Attorney
- 32A District Court – Harper Woods Violation of Probation Attorney
- 33rd District Court – Trenton, Rockwood, Flat Rock, Woodhaven, Brownstown, Grosse Ile. Violation of Probation Attorney
- 34th District Court – Romulus, Belleville Violation of Probation Attorney
- 35th District Court – Northville, Plymouth, Canton Township Violation of Probation Attorney
- 36th District Court – Detroit Violation of Probation Attorney
In Livingston County:
- Livingston County Circuit Court Violation of Probation Attorney
- 53rd District Court – Brighton and Howell Violation of Probation Attorney
In Washtenaw County:
- Washtenaw County Circuit Court Violation of Probation Attorney
- 15th District Court – Ann Arbor Violation of Probation Attorney
- 14A District Court – Ypsilanti Township Violation of Probation Attorney
- 14B District Court – Balance of Washtenaw County Violation of Probation Attorney