Probation Violations Overview

Common Conditions of Probation

Some of the conditions of probation often include the following:

• Supervision by the court
• Supervision by the Missouri State probation or parole board
• Supervision by a private probation service
• Refraining from the use of alcohol or drugs
• Assigning a curfew time
• Refraining from leaving the state of Missouri

Forms

The two most standard forms of probation are SIS and SES. SIS (Suspended Imposition of Sentence) is where a defendant pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a criminal offense, and then is placed on SIS probation for a fixed period of time. Once the offender successfully completes the probationary period, an SIS will not result in a conviction “showing” on a criminal record.

SES (Suspended Execution of Sentence) is where a defendant pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a criminal offense, and then is placed on SES probation for a fixed period of time. However, unlike SIS probation, the Court imposes a sentence of incarceration at the time he or she pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a criminal offense. As long as the individual successfully completes the terms of his or her probation, he or she does not have to serve any of the jail time that was “suspended.” On the other hand, if an individual violates the terms of his or her probation, then the Court will typically make him or her serve the jail time that was initially suspended. Unlike SIS probation, a SES will result in a conviction “showing” on the individual’s criminal record regardless of whether he or she successfully completes probation.

Length

If a court grants probation to a defendant, it will also determine the length of probation. The maximum length for a misdemeanor offense is two years. The maximum length for a felony offense is five years. However, both of those terms can be extended by a year in certain circumstances.

Contact a St. Louis, MO Probation Violation Lawyer

If you have been accused of violating the terms of your probation, you need to seek the help of a qualified and skilled St. Louis probation violation attorney today. The criminal defense attorneys of Henderson Law Group will aggressively fight to mitigate the penalties associated with a probation violation and handles cases throughout eastern Missouri. This includes, but is not limited to, St. Louis, St. Louis City, St. Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson, St. Francois, and Washington counties. Call us today for a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you.