Probation violations are difficult to defend for many reasons.  For instance, the prosecution has a lower burden of proof at a probation violation hearing than they do at trial.  They only have to prove that by a "preponderance of the evidence" a violation was committed.  Furthermore, they can introduce hearsay evidence to prove their case.  Courts are less sympathetic regarding probation violations than they are when a defendant is initially charged with an offense.  They consider probation to be a second chance.  When probation is violated, a court may decide that the violator deserves no more chances on probation.

Ms. Dodson is excellent at convincing criminal courts that her clients should be allowed another chance.  She works hard to find proof that her clients were making an effort to comply.  There have been many instances where district attorneys, or even other defense attorneys have insisted that nothing could be done to prevent a suspended sentence from being imposed, and she has managed to get probation reinstated.  If your loved one or you is being charged with a probation violation, you should call Ms. Dodson to discuss the case.