{"id":762,"date":"2021-08-28T18:43:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T22:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tampacriminallawyer.net\/?p=762"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:44:55","slug":"florida-court-explains-penalties-imposed-for-probation-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.criminalattorneytampa.net\/blog\/florida-court-explains-penalties-imposed-for-probation-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Explains Penalties Imposed for Probation Violations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Florida courts will often sentence people convicted of federal crimes to lengthy prison terms. In some instances, though, a court will impose a more lenient penalty and sentence a person to probation. Offenders on probation must comply with the terms of their release, and if they do not, they may face significant penalties, including imprisonment. Recently, a Florida court<\/a> discussed factors weighed in determining whether a sentence imposed after revocation of probation is reasonable in a case in which the defendant was sentenced to eleven months in prison. If you are accused of violating the terms of your probation, it is smart to meet with an experienced Tampa probation violation defense lawyer to evaluate your potential defenses.<\/p>\n

History of the Case<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is reported that the defendant was charged with conspiring to commit mail fraud and participating in a tax fraud scheme. He entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to five years of probation. While on probation, he tested positive for marijuana, missed numerous drug tests and counseling sessions, and failed to report to his probation officer. Thus, the State moved for revocation of his probation.<\/p>\n

Allegedly, during the revocation hearing, he asked for a second chance, which the court granted despite its reservations. The defendant tested positive for narcotics numerous times over the next five months. Subsequently, the district court revoked his probation and sentenced him to eleven months in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release. The defendant appealed, arguing his sentence was unreasonable. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Florida courts will often sentence people convicted of federal crimes to lengthy prison terms. In some instances, though, a court will impose a more lenient penalty and sentence a person to probation. Offenders on probation must comply with the terms of their release, and if they do not, they may face significant penalties, including […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-probation-violations"],"yoast_head":"\nPenalties for Probation Violations in FL<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facing a probation violation in Florida? 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