San Antonio Probation Violation Lawyers
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in Texas
Have you found yourself in trouble again with the court due to one small slip of your probation terms? Perhaps you pled guilty to a crime you never committed after being promised probation but now are arrested again for a violation of that probation. Or perhaps circumstances arose that you could not foresee that led to a violation you never intended. Whatever the case may be, our San Antonio criminal defense lawyers can help. We suggest you call Smith & Vinson Law Firm as soon as possible to get legal assistance that can make a difference in your situation.
Contact us now for a free consultation at (210) 960-9557.
Deferred Adjudication – Motion to Adjudicate
In Texas, there are two different types of probation including:
- Deferred adjudication
- Community supervision
Cases of deferred adjudication generally involve pleading guilty or no contest, which leads to the judge deferring the finding of guilt until probation has been served. In these cases, you have not been convicted. However, if you do violate any of the probation terms during this period, you may find yourself being given the full scope of whatever penalties are attributable to the original offense. The adjudication process begins with a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt.
Community Supervision – Motion to Revoke
Community supervision takes place after you have either pled guilty to the offense or your case has resulted in a guilty verdict after trial. Because a finding of guilt has already been established with a sentencing, this type of probation violation will result only in the punishment originally handed down by the court after the trial. The punishment phase in these cases begins with a Motion to Revoke Probation.
At the trial for your offense, it is necessary for the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. For a probation violation, a less strict standard applies. The prosecution must only show a preponderance of evidence, which is easier. Therefore, it is critical that you retain the services of a skilled San Antonio probation violation defense attorney at Smith & Vinson Law Firm. You will need a strong, fully prepared lawyer to oppose the prosecutor’s evidence. Our legal team is dedicated to seeking the best possible results based on hard work and effective preparation. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we begin working for you the instant you become our client.
Contact our office today for a free initial consultation with one of our trial lawyers. We can be reached by calling (210) 960-9557.
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Attorney Brad Vinson was informative, professional yet sympathetic with his approach to my case. Mr. Vinson was open to opinion and ensured that all legal avenues were considered and addressed before presenting a course of action.- Michael
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Having no background in law and finding myself in a situation that left me feeling extremely vulnerable, I felt quickly at ease in their care. They were very reasonable with my situation and helped work around my needs by providing me with the most support- Andrew
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They handled my case incredibly well and warned me on the possible negative outcomes, overall completely satisfied me through the whole process.- Elmer Marqueiz
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Very professional, on time and educates you along the whole process. I had a lot to lose and you guys gave it all back to me and finally represented what true Justice is here in America.- Manuel R.
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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No Charges Filed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a UT student who was accused of sexual assault. He came to our firm extremely scared about his future both with the university and within the criminal justice system. With our firm's help, he was able to show that his accuser was not credible. Smith and Vinson put together a defense that law enforcement recognized as credible evidence of his innocence and not to file charges which changed the course of our client's life.
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Cases Rejected Pre-Indictment Three Counts of Aggravated Assault of a Deadly Weapon
Our client was sitting on his balcony when he saw his neighbors in the parking lot mistreating an animal. He told them to stop, and the threatened him. He went inside to retrieve his firearm, but he never threatened the neighbors back.
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Felony Rejected Pre-Indictment Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Interference with a 911 Call
Our client’s girlfriend’s car was being repossessed. Our client had belongings in the car, including his work equipment and his firearm. Our client attempted to get his belongings out of the car before it was being towed away. The tow driver accused our client of threatening him with the gun our client was retrieving while he was on 911 with the police.
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Case Dismissed/Charges Reduced DWI With Child Passenger - Felony
Our client was accused of being intoxicated while having her 8 year old in the vehicle with her, a third degree felony in Texas. To make matters worse the investigation had been initiated after our client had crashed into two parked cars and the first thing officers noticed were the two previous DWI’s our client had.
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Dismissed Assault Family Violence Domestic Violence
Our client received an arrest warrant for an alleged assault on his brother’s girlfriend. He needed the warrant cleared so that he could be considered for a job he was applying for.