PROBATION VIOLATIONS

A probation violation can put your freedom at risk—without the full protections you had in your original case. At Roeder Witt, we represent clients throughout Ellis County and Waxahachie facing alleged probation and community supervision violations, and we fight to keep you out of jail and your supervision on track.

Probation in Texas comes with conditions, and falling short of any of them can trigger a motion to revoke. Common alleged violations include missing a meeting with your probation officer, failing or missing a drug test, falling behind on fines or fees, not completing required classes or community service, or picking up a new criminal charge. Even a technical violation can lead the state to seek revocation.

A revocation hearing isn't a new trial. The state's burden of proof is lower, there's no jury, and the judge has broad discretion. That makes experienced advocacy essential. If the court revokes your probation, you can be sentenced to the original penalty you were facing—including jail or prison time you avoided the first time around.

We work to present your side fully: the context behind an alleged violation, steps you've taken to comply, and reasons the court should choose an alternative to revocation—such as modified conditions, continued supervision, or treatment instead of incarceration. Where the alleged violation is disputed, we hold the state to its proof. Our background as prosecutors helps us anticipate the state's position and counter it effectively.

Time matters. Contact Roeder Witt, PLLC for a confidential consultation.