Can I Modify the Type of Probation I Am On?
Anyone in Indiana who has been convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to a term of probation, or has received probation in connection with a suspended sentence, will have probation terms that they must abide by. In most cases, the type of probation you are on will involve regular check-ins with a probation officer, which may occur on a weekly, monthly, or other regular basis depending on the circumstances of your specific sentence. Other terms of probation may include required attendance at or completion of an education or rehabilitation program, or certain therapy. In some cases, the type of probation a person will receive is known as non-reporting probation, which does not require the same regular and consistent meetings with a probation officer, but even with that type of probation, there are conditions of probation with which the person must comply.
If you are currently on probation but one or more of the conditions is something that you want to change, you will need to speak with a lawyer about sentence modification under IC 35-38-1-17. It is extremely important to do so before you violate conditions of your probation since a violation may have severe consequences, including incarceration. Our Indianapolis probation and parole lawyers can explain in more detail.
Conditions Can Become More Restrictive If You Violate Them
It is critical to be aware that you cannot violate a condition of your probation because of a significant hardship. If you do, the court will likely require a new probation hearing due to a violation, at which point the conditions of your probation may become more restrictive or you may be required to complete a term of incarceration.
Contact Our Indianapolis Probation Violation Attorneys Today for Assistance with Your Case
If you are currently on probation and there is a compelling reason for you to ask the court to modify the terms, you should seek legal advice about doing so before you violate any current terms of your probation. Even if you believe you have a good reason or even a necessary reason to violate one of the terms of your probation, the court may not see it that way. It is crucial to seek a modification, but if you are facing allegations of a probation violation, our firm is here to assist you. One of the experienced Indianapolis probation lawyers at Rigney Law LLC can discuss the details of your case with you today and options for modifying the terms of your probation or defending against allegations of a probation violation. Contact us to get started on your case.
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Indiana Code 35-38-1-17