Anyone who has been convicted of a crime that requires jail time in Tulsa, Oklahoma may be eligible to serve time on probation instead. This is called a suspended sentence.
However, if you fail to abide by the conditions of your probation, the prosecutor may file an application to revoke probation in Oklahoma.
Understanding Suspended Sentences
If a judge orders you to serve a suspended sentence, you will have to serve on probation for the length of what would be your prison sentence.
So, if you’ve been convicted of a crime and the judge sentences you to five years in jail, he may suspend that sentence and you can serve five years on probation instead.
Probation is not complete freedom, however. You will be required to follow several rules and guidelines to stay out of jail.
Penalties for Probation Violations
When you’ve violated the terms of your probation, a court may impose relatively minor penalties, which may include:
- a short-term jail sentence;
- required attendance in a day treatment center;
- required community service completion;
- participation in outpatient or inpatient treatment;
- monetary fines,
- or stricter curfews.
The Application to Revoke Probation in Oklahoma
When someone on probation has either repeatedly failed to abide by their probation or has committed another crime during this time, a prosecutor may file an application to revoke probation in Oklahoma.
The judge will hold a hearing to determine if your probation should be revoked. If he determines that he should revoke your probation, you will have to serve the remained of your sentence in jail.
The hearing will only address whether you have violated your probation, but you will be entitled to an attorney. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 22 Sec. 991(b))
Free Consultation: Tulsa Probation Lawyer
If an application to revoke probation in Oklahoma is filed against you, it could cause the loss of your liberty.
Consult with an experienced attorney at the Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm today at (918) 256-3400, or call toll-free at 1-(888) 447-7262.
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