Pittsburgh Probation and Parole Violation Lawyer
If you have been released from jail early or placed on probation, your life will be closely scrutinized by a state or county parole or probation officer. You will have to live your life according to strict rules, and the smallest mistake could send you to prison. I am criminal defense attorney Michael V. Worgul and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I can protect your rights if you face a probation or parole detainer or violation hearing.
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If you violate the terms or conditions of your probation, you can be detained in jail with a probation violation detainer. Most people end up detained for failing to report, testing positive for narcotics in their system, or being charged with a new crime while on probation. There is a detailed process that you must go through to get someone out of jail, and I have been through this process several times. I can handle the following probation and parole hearings:
- Gagnon I hearing: Once it is determined that a person has violated one of the rules mentioned above, you will most likely end up in jail on a detainer warrant until a Gagnon Hearing is set, where it will be determined whether or not the accused will be transferred to another site or remain in the same jail until their Gagnon II hearings.
- Detainer petitions: If a determination is made that the defendant should remain in jail pending a Gagnon II hearing, an appeal can be made to the judge. If your friend or loved one is detained, do not contact their parole officer. You could make the situation worse. I will make sure the situation is properly handled.
- Gagnon II hearing: At the final hearing, you will appear before the judge who originally imposed the probation sentence. The Commonwealth will fight to have your probation revoked, but I will work strongly on your behalf to make a recommendation and make sure you appear in the best light possible.
If you are dealing with a chemical addiction and facing a probation violation detainer for a failed drug test, you need access to treatment, not a jail sentence. I can help you get into a program, so you get treatment, not punishment.
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From my offices in Pittsburgh, I protect the rights of individuals throughout Pennsylvania facing probation revocation. Available by appointment at all times, I am ready to step in right away. I make jail visits, so contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation.
