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Probation ViolationOnce convicted of a crime in Minnesota, your involvement in the court system is not over. In most cases, individuals are sentenced for a particular offense - but the sentence is stayed pending compliance with certain conditions. The time during which a defendant must comply with these conditions is known as the “probationary period.” Common probation conditions include: remaining law abiding, having no same or similar offenses, completing a number of hours of community service, serving a specified amount of jail time, paying a fine or remaining free of alcohol or drug use. Random follow-up drug and alcohol tests may also be ordered. Admit - Deny Hearing If you're accused of violating the terms of your probation in Minnesota, we can help. Allegations of probation violation involve a two-step process. First, the court will ask whether you wish to admit or deny that a violation of the conditions of your probation occurred. If you admit, the court will proceed to impose whatever consequence it sees fit, including additional jail time, fines, community work service and others. Evidentiary Hearing If you deny that you violated probation, an evidentiary hearing will take place. The State must prove by clear and convincing evidence that you violated the terms of your probation. If you are found to have done so, the court will impose a penalty. If you are found not to have done so, your prior conditions will remain in full force and effect with no additional consequence. |
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Svingen, Karkela, Cline, Haugrud, Hunt, Larson & Jensen, PLLP is pleased to announce the addition of Jamison W. Cichosz as a partner, effective April 1, 2009. Mr. Cichosz will practice in the areas of criminal law, family law, workers’ compensation and general litigation.
Jamison W. Cichosz graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas in 1999 with degrees in both Business Administration and Spanish. He then went on to graduate from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2002 after which he moved to the Fergus Falls area. Mr. Cichosz has been practicing in the areas of criminal law, family law and general litigation since being licensed.
Mr. Cichosz has become active in the community since moving to Fergus Falls. He is a two-time past commander at VFW Post 612 in Fergus Falls. He has taught criminal law and criminal procedure at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls. He was the City Prosecutor between 2002 and 2007 and is currently a member of the Fergus Falls City Council. For enjoyment, Mr. Cichosz coaches youth football and spends time with his family.
Sheila Harms was a featured speaker for the Career Day on April 3, 2009 hosted by the Pelican Rapids Chapter of Rotary.
J.J. Cline, Allen Haugrud, and Paul Hunt served as attorney coaches in the 2009 Minnesota High School Mock Trial Competition. The Minnesota State Bar Association will recognize the more than 500 mock trial volunteers in the May/June issue of Bench & Bar.
Greg Larson has been selected for inclusion on the 2008 Minnesota Rising Stars list, featuring the top young lawyers in the state. Rising Stars is published in a special advertising section of the December 2007 issues of Minnesota Law & Politics, Twin Cities Business and Mpls/St. Paul Magazine. The list of Rising Stars also appears on the web at superlawyers.com.