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When
you appear before the judge (or magistrate), you will be advised of
all of your legal rights.
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Among
your rights, is the right to have an attorney present and/or a
reasonable continuance to secure an attorney of your choice.
If you are unable to afford an attorney, the court can appoint
an attorney without cost to you.
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You
may waive (give up) your right to have an attorney represent you.
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The
judge (or magistrate) will inform you of the possible penalties of
your probation violation.
The following is a basic list of what could happen:
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Jail days, which were
previously suspended, or any portion of those days, could be imposed.
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Terms of probation could be
amended.
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New terms of probation could be added.
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Your probationary period could be
lengthened.
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You could be terminated from probation.
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You could be continued on
probation on the same terms & conditions as previously stated.
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Driving Privileges, which were
previously granted, could be revoked (taken away) or modified.
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Before
the judge (or magistrate) will permit you to say anything, you
must decide if you want to waive your right to have an attorney
represent you.
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If
you want an attorney to represent you, your hearing will likely be
rescheduled to another date.
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If
you waive your right to have an attorney represent you, the judge (or magistrate) will ask you if you admit to or deny the probation
violation complaint as stated.
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If
you admit to the complaint, your hearing will likely go forward.
You will be permitted to speak in your defense.
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If
you deny the complaint, your hearing will be rescheduled to another
date.
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