If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you undoubtedly realize that you will be sentenced to some type of punishment if you are convicted of that offense. Your sentence might include serving a period of time in jail or prison, paying a fine, or spending time on probation. If you are convicted of certain criminal offenses, you might also be ordered to pay restitution. Because restitution does not apply to all crimes, people are less familiar with it than they are other sentencing options. Because it might apply to your case, a criminal defense lawyer provides an overview

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When a defendant is convicted of a criminal offense, the Judge often has the option to sentence the defendant to a period of time on probation in lieu of, or in addition to, a term of incarceration in the county jail or state prison. If you were ordered to serve a probation sentence, and you have been notified that a violation of your probation has been filed with the court, or you anticipate that one will be filed in the near future, you must act now because the consequences may be serious. In fact, it is in your best interest

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If you were sentenced to serve a period of time on probation, either in lieu of a term of incarceration or following a period of time in jail, you must abide by the conditions of your probation or face a violation. If you are concerned a violation may be forthcoming, it is best to be proactive instead of just waiting to be arrested or served with an order to appear. Although probation violation hearings are less formal than a trial, you do have the right to be represented by an attorney at the hearing. Consulting a Nebraska criminal lawyer is

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Probation is a sentencing option that can be used when an individual has been convicted of a criminal offense in addition to, or in lieu of, ordering the defendant to serve a term of incarceration. If you were placed on probation, and have recently been informed that a violation of that probation is being filed, or you are concerned that one will be filed, you should take the situation seriously. Do not make the mistake many people make of treating a probation violation as nothing to worry about – most of those people are sitting in jail as a result

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Probation Basics in Nebraska from Tom Petersen To avoid violating your probation it is essential that you understand what probation is and what the terms of your probation are in Nebraska. Learn more about probation basics in Nebraska in this presentation.    

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