probation violation – BEAT REVOCATIONS! GET ATRs!

Cases Won – Drug Addiction Relapse, Heroin Overdose (JNe)

ATR, drug addiction, drug dependence, heroin, probation rules, probation violation, rules violation

RESULTS: Revocation Beat! Client Released! The judge found Sydne’s treatment-based ATR more appropriate than revocation for substance abuse violations. Violations: Drug Addiction Relapse Resulting in Heroin Overdose. Client overdosed on heroin while on probation for an armed burglary case. Police found Client unresponsive, lying on the ground next to a vehicle he had driven […]

Cases Won – Drug Addiction Relapse, Heroin Overdose (JNe) Read More »

How long can they hold someone in jail for a probation violation in Wisconsin?

PO hold, probation hold, probation violation, sitting in jail, time limit

People often ask how long they can hold someone in jail for a probation violation in Wisconsin. These types of probation holds are commonly referred to as VOP holds, or PO holds. (The two terms are interchangeable.) Although Wisconsin has administrative rules that set time limits for how long they can hold someone in jail

How long can they hold someone in jail for a probation violation in Wisconsin? Read More »

Can I watch a probation revocation hearing?

probation revocation hearing, probation violation

Family members of my clients often mistakenly believe they can watch the probation revocation hearing just like they can in a criminal case. Unfortunately, no one is allowed to watch a probation revocation hearing. Wisconsin probation revocation hearings are not hearings held in open court like criminal cases. Probation violation hearings are private hearings held

Can I watch a probation revocation hearing? Read More »

Cases Won – Felon in Possession of Firearm, Failure to Cooperate with Police (AE)

drug charges, drug violations, felon, possession of firearm, probation rules, probation violation, rules violation

RESULTS: Revocation Beat! DOC Failed to Prove Violations – Client Released! A final revocation hearing was held and eyewitness testimony was taken from several Milwaukee police officers. Sydne argued that there was no physical evidence directly tying Client to the firearm or large sum of cash police claim Client had tossed from his pockets

Cases Won – Felon in Possession of Firearm, Failure to Cooperate with Police (AE) Read More »