Burgaw NC Probation Violation Attorney - Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Probation is the period of supervision over an offender imposed by a judge instead of serving time in prison. During the probation, the offender needs to comply with the terms and conditions set forth by the court. In many cases, this probationary period is overseen by a probation officer.

Common terms of probation are to abide to a curfew, to remain employed, to live at a directed place, not to leave the jurisdiction, and to refrain from possession of firearms. In domestic cases, the offender is usually ordered to refrain from contact with the victim(s). Additionally, offenders can be ordered to submit to repeated alcohol/drug testing or to participate in alcohol/drug or psychological treatment, or to perform community service work.

If the offender does not comply with the terms of his probation, his probation may be terminated and the offender has to serve the previously suspended time in prison instead. If brought before the court on a probation violation, offenders are entitled to representation by an attorney who may be able to introduce information or evidence to the court and bargain with the probation officer to help effectuate the offender’s wishes.

Collins Law Firm is experienced in representing people charged with probation violations and can be reached at 910-793-9000 to talk with you about your particular situation.

Burgaw, North Carolina is the county seat of Pender County, North Carolina.  Pender County and New Hanover County make up the 5th judicial district in North Carolina.  If you receive a traffic ticket or are charged with a crime anywhere in Pender county your court date will be in the Pender County courthouse in Burgaw.  Because Pender County and New Hanover County comprise the 5th judicial district, they share the same prosecutors and district and superior court judges who rotate between the counties.

While Collins Law Firm is located in Wilmington (New Hanover County), and does not have an office in Burgaw, NC, we regularly represent people in the Pender County courthouse who are charged with traffic violations or crimes.

The Pender County Courthouse is located at 100 South Wright St. Burgaw, NC 28425.