Las Vegas Probation Revocation

Understanding Probation Violations in Southern Nevada

If a person violates a condition of probation, after being sentenced, the probation officer can file a violation report with the District Court, and seek to have that person's probation revoked.

Under most circumstances, the person on probation is placed in custody and must then wait for the court to set a date for a hearing.

There is no credit given for the time the violator is in custody before the revocation hearing.

There are many factors the Courts consider when deciding to either reinstate the person's probation, or violate that person and impose a prison sentence.

If a person violates a condition of parole, the person is taken into custody, and transferred back to prison to await a hearing.

Similar to a probation violation, the inmate does not receive credit for the time he is in custody waiting for a hearing.

Most parole hearings are set months apart, and this process takes longer that a probation violation.

Many times, with an experienced criminal lawyer, the inmate can be reinstated, or receive a short additional sentence, commonly called a "dump" before being reinstated to parole.

If you or someone you care about has been taken in custody or soon will be for probation violations, contact Pat McDonald immediately at 702.280.7715 or pat@lvbestdefense.com.