Long Island Violation of Parole Defense Attorney

We understand what you and your family went through when you lost your job and went to prison. We understand you just want to rejoin your community and get your life back to ordinary. You  don’t want to take the chance of going back to prison because of parole violation. You can represent yourself in court, or you can trust our Long Island violation of parole defense attorneys to tell your story.

Maybe you went out with some buddies the night before, had a few too many drinks, passed out in the car, and woke up across state lines. Maybe the driver decided to play a joke on you, maybe they didn’t realize the parameters of your parole, or maybe they wanted to set you up so you would go back to prison. Whatever the circumstances, a parole violation should not be taken lightly. If you have been charged with parole violations, contact one of our experienced lawyers as soon as possible.

What is Parole?

Many people confuse parole and probation, but a parole and probation violation are very different. Unlike probation, which is ordered before a jail term begins, parole is ordered after one has already been served, at least in part. For many of the same reasons that judges like to use probation, parole boards like to use parole. Due in large part to New York’s overcrowded prison system, it is not uncommon for individuals in New York prisons to be granted parole. For most crimes which send a person to prison, the prisoner will be eligible for parole after a set number of years, with the length of wait typically determined based on the severity of the crime. If granted, the paroled person, referred to as a “parolee”, is allowed to finish the rest of his or her prison sentence as a member of free society, but under the close supervision and monitoring of an appointed parole officer. Like the probation officer, the parole officer has broad authority over assigned parolees and essentially substitutes for the role of prison guard while offenders finish up their sentences. Both parole and probation violations can lead to serious penalties.

Consequences of Parole Violation

A parole violation, which takes place after a person’s time in prison, is dependent upon the rules set up by the judge. We understand there may be a misunderstanding between parties, including you, the judge, and your parole officer. We know you just want to get the matter straightened out to protect your future freedom. Our Long Island violation of parole defense attorneys understand the emotion you are going through. We want to help you defend yourself in a court of law and disprove evidence that you violated the conditions of your parole.

A violation of parole occurs when a person commits an act which has been specifically forbidden by the parole system. If a parolee is ordered to refrain from using drugs and/or alcohol, then any consumption of drugs or alcohol is a parole violation. If a parolee is ordered not to have contact with certain individuals, then any contact with those individuals is a parole violation.

When they are suspected of a parole violation, the individual’s parole officer can request a warrant to be issued for the parolee’s arrest and return to custody to finish the remainder of the original sentence and, if the violation was a crime in and of itself, to answer for that crime and face even further criminal charges.

A violation of parole charge can mean more prison time, which will mean more time away from your family and job. That loss of income will affect your family’s means of living, your spouse will need to find another income, and you will find it more difficult to find a job when you are released. It also means one more conviction on your record.

Sometimes, if a parolee has the police called on him or her for the alleged violation of a crime, then the police can take a parolee into custody before the assigned release officer even knows that the parolee has committed an offense.

No matter whether the person is arrested by police or because his or her parole officer issued a warrant on the grounds of a suspected release violation, the parolee is advised not to answer any questions from police investigators about the suspected violation and to contact a New York parole violation defense attorney as soon as possible.

Why You Need An Attorney

Following an arrest for a parole violation, the parolee will likely feel frightened and confused.  An arresting officer may or may not be able to offer further details surrounding the reason for the warrant, and the parolee may not know exactly why the warrant was issued until after being processed and speaking with an assigned release officer.  Despite this lack of information, parolees arrested for violating the terms of their parole are urged not to make any comments to law enforcement until sound legal counsel has been obtained.

Parolees might have it in their minds that an allegation of a parole violation is the end of the world, but it usually isn’t. In some cases, a skilled parole violation defense attorney in New York can help a parolee maintain his or her freedom with few additional consequences – it should be very clear that this may not happen in every case, but those who work with an experienced criminal defense attorney are much more likely to not only have their rights maintained and guarded, but are also more likely to win a more favorable outcome in the matter than if the parolee attempts to represent him or herself. Although technically allowed, self representation is rarely recommended because of how complex and often confusing the law can be.

A parolee accused of a parole violation in New York will also want the help of an attorney because it will allow the parolee to let the attorney speak to investigators on his or her behalf. This helps to ensure that any statements or answers to questions which are given are not misinterpreted or misreported by investigators. Once a statement or answer to a question is reported in a police report, it can be difficult for the parolee to clear up the misunderstanding or misreporting on the person’s own.

Hire A Long Island Parole Violation Attorney

You spent time in prison. Your family had to learn how to get along without you. You don’t want to risk not seeing them, or them not having that extra income to help them with the bills. You don’t want to go back prison, you don’t want to lose your job, and you need someone that you can trust to sort out this mess for you. You need an aggressive Long Island violation of parole defense attorney that will fight for your rights. Combined we have more than 80 years of experience and will aggressively fight for your freedom. Call us today or fill out the form on this site to schedule a consultation with a Nassau County and Suffolk County criminal defense lawyer.