Florida Attorney Handles Probation Matters

St. Petersburg defense lawyer guides clients who have been sentenced to probation 

Probation is a form of court supervision that can be applied in cases where someone has been convicted of a Florida criminal offense. It might be used as an alternative to incarceration or may be imposed for a set period of time following someone’s release from prison. However, a single probation violation could lead to probation being revoked and being replaced with time behind bars. At Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A. in St. Petersburg, I advise clients who are on probation about the standards they must meet and I defend them if they are accused of violating a condition set by the court. 

Types of supervision under Florida law

Some of the particular forms of probation that can be imposed by Florida courts include the following:

• Standard probation — With standard probation, an individual is supervised by an officer and must report on a monthly basis. There are numerous other general conditions, as well as possibly specific restrictions imposed by the court. 
• Administrative probation — Defendants sentenced to administrative probation do not have to satisfy the reporting requirements associated with standard probation. However, if they are arrested, their probationary status can be revoked. 
• Sex offender probation — The nature of a sexual offense can trigger specialized restrictions on someone who is not incarcerated. An individual convicted of a sex crime might be barred from taking a job that involves contact with children or prohibited from accessing pornographic websites. 
• Community control — Certain probationers are subject to community control, sometimes referred to as house arrest. This means that they are allowed to reside in their home and go to certain places, such as the supermarket, church or a medical appointment, based on a schedule approved by their assigned officer. 
• Drug offender probation — Someone who has been convicted a crime related to drugs might be required to complete an intensive form of probation that includes treatment for addiction to a controlled substance. 

Whatever your case entails, you can rely on me for knowledgeable counsel so that you have a full understanding of your probationary terms.