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PROBATION VIOLATION LAWYER
Probation Violations in Spartanburg County
A probation violation in Spartanburg County happens when the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services says you broke a condition of your probation, such as a new arrest, a failed drug test, missed appointments or unpaid fees. Your agent can issue a citation or a warrant, and the case goes to a probation violation hearing before a judge in General Sessions at the Spartanburg County Courthouse. The judge decides whether a violation happened and what to do about it, from continuing probation with new conditions to revoking part or all of the suspended sentence. Brendan M. Delaney Law Firm LLC represents clients at probation violation hearings in Spartanburg County and across the Upstate. Attorney Brendan M. Delaney has practiced in the Upstate for 26 years and has tried cases in eight counties. What you tell your agent and the court matters, so talk to a lawyer before the hearing.
Technical Violations
Missed appointments, a missed curfew, a move without permission or unpaid fees and restitution.
New Charges
A new arrest can be a violation on its own, before the new charge is resolved.
Failed Drug Tests
A positive or missed drug test is one of the most common reasons for a violation.
Citation or Warrant
Your agent can issue a citation to appear or a warrant for your arrest. A warrant means acting quickly.
The Hearing
A judge hears the agent's report and your side, then decides whether a violation happened.
Possible Outcomes
Probation can be continued, extended, changed or revoked in part or in full.
Where Cases Are Heard
Probation violation hearings in Spartanburg County are held in General Sessions at the Spartanburg County Courthouse on Magnolia Street. Cases from Cherokee, Union and Greenville counties are heard at those county courthouses.
Before You Call
- Find your sentencing paperwork and the conditions of your probation.
- Do not discuss the violation with your agent before talking to a lawyer.
- Gather proof of payments, treatment, work and completed classes.
- Call 864-584-5835 as soon as you get a citation or learn of a warrant.
Common Questions
What happens at a probation violation hearing in Spartanburg County?
A judge in General Sessions hears the agent's report and your side, decides whether a violation happened, and decides whether to continue, change or revoke probation.
Can a failed drug test violate my probation?
Yes. A positive or missed drug test is one of the most common grounds for a violation.
Will I go back to jail for a probation violation?
Not always. Judges can continue probation, add conditions or revoke part of the suspended sentence. The record you bring to the hearing matters.
Should I talk to my probation agent about the violation?
Talk to a lawyer first. What you say can be used at the hearing.
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