Do You Need a Racine Probation Violation Lawyer?
If you are a resident of Southeastern Wisconsin seeking help with an appeal for a previous criminal conviction, or are facing legal problems because of a violation of the terms of your probation or parole, contact Cafferty & Scheidegger, S.C., in Racine and Kenosha.
The team at Cafferty & Scheidegger are experienced criminal law attorneys who have earned a reputation among prosecutors, judges and probation officers for integrity and honest hard work to help clients keep their records clean. They have an excellent record of legal work and has been recognized with a listing as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer® from 2008 through 2026. In addition, the teams reputation for high standards has earned us an AV Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
The Governing Wisconsin Statutes
Probation and its conditions are set out at Wis. Stat. § 973.09. The court has broad authority to impose conditions of probation reasonably related to the defendant’s rehabilitation and public safety. If the Department of Corrections believes a condition has been violated, the statute controls the process that follows, from the hold and preliminary hearing through final revocation.
Criminal appeals in Wisconsin proceed under Wis. Stat. § 809.30, which sets the 20-day notice-of-intent deadline and the post-conviction motion framework. Missing that deadline forecloses most appellate rights, which is why early consultation after sentencing is critical.
At the revocation hearing, the State carries only a preponderance-of-the-evidence burden, not the reasonable-doubt standard of trial. That lower burden is part of why preparation and advocacy at the hearing itself are so important. A reinstatement with additional conditions is often available where revocation would otherwise mean time back in custody.
I Violated My Probation. Will I Go To Jail?
Probation can be part of a punishment for a crime. Probation involves restrictions for a determined period of time on the activities of a person. When people violate probation, they can have their probation revoked and could serve time in jail. Most probation violations are the result of mistakes or misunderstandings by the part of the person serving probation. We will work aggressively to help you defend your freedom by presenting mitigating circumstances that can help sway a judge to reinstate the probation or give an alternate punishment such as treatment instead of serving jail time.
How We Can Help You
Our firm’s reputation is based on our capacity to investigate options thoroughly and alternatives that make sense. We have excellent knowledge of the state and federal criminal justice system throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Our Racine And Kenosha probation violation lawyers comes to hearing rooms and prosecutors’ offices prepared with the facts and ready to help you get the best possible outcome for your charges.
Contact an Experienced Racine Probation Violation Attorney
From offices in Racine And Kenosha, WI the criminal defense team at Cafferty & Scheidegger defends the rights of people charged with state and federal criminal offenses throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Contact the firm to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Racine and Kenosha probation violation attorney right away.
