Probation/Diversion Violations

Avoid Going To Jail

Many people are shocked to find that they are facing a long jail term for violating their probation, diversion or parole. With qualified legal representation, it can be possible to persuade a judge to consider non-jail alternatives like house arrest and treatment, or to make a probation violation go away completely.

Criminal defense lawyer Anthony Bukaty has helped many clients get back on track after a probation violation. He negotiates directly with prosecutors to clear up misunderstandings and fights for alternatives to jail. Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., serves the entire Kansas City metro area, in both Kansas and Missouri.

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Why Am I Facing Revocation?

There are several ways to wind-up in front of a judge in a probation violation or diversion revocation hearing:

• New charges — An arrest or conviction for a new offense can cause a judge to revoke your probation and impose the original, underlying jail term. We aggressively fight new charges to prevent the court from revoking your probation and sending you to jail. At an evidentiary hearing, we can attack the basis for the probation violation and argue the facts in your favor.
• Probation/diversion violations — Many people don't realize that when they plead guilty, receive a suspended sentence, or go on a diversion, they receive probation instead of jail. In Missouri and Kansas, for instance, even defendants with no criminal record can do jail time if they fail to fulfill all the terms of probation. Even failing to pass just one drug test or missing one meeting with a probation/diversion officer can cause you to receive a criminal conviction and face a long stint in jail or prison.

Judges can set any number of probation conditions including: refrain from drinking or entering bars, stay employed, pass periodic drug tests, attend treatment, make all appointments with your probation officer, pay all fines, etc. Your underlying jail sentence can "kick in" for failing to meet any of the judge's terms.

Fighting for You

At your revocation hearing, Mr. Bukaty makes every attempt to make the probation violation go away and keep you out of jail. If it is not possible to defeat the violation, he negotiates with the prosecutor and will argue for alternative punishments in lieu of the full underlying jail/prison sentence, including:

• House Arrest
• Community Service
• Work Release
• Weekend Rehabilitation programs

Going to jail for a probation violation is not automatic. Contact an attorney who can give you a solid chance of avoiding a probation revocation. Call 913-708-8194 (Kansas) or 816-841-2557 (Missouri) for a FREE, confidential consultation.