Arapahoe County Probation Violation Defense Lawyer

Are you being charged with a probation violation in Arapahoe County? Schedule a free case evaluation today.

Being accused of violating probation in Arapahoe County, Colorado can put you back in front of a judge quickly—and potentially back in custody. The 18th Judicial District, which handles cases through the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, treats probation compliance seriously. Even technical violations can trigger arrest warrants and revocation proceedings.

If you are on probation for a case filed in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village, or Glendale, you need immediate legal guidance. At Pav Law, we defend clients facing probation violations and work strategically to protect their freedom and limit additional penalties.

What Counts as a Probation Violation?

Probation conditions in Arapahoe County often include:

Regular reporting to a probation officer
No new law violations
Drug and alcohol testing
Completion of treatment programs
Payment of fines and restitution
Compliance with protection orders
Travel restrictions

Violations may be alleged for:

Missed appointments
Failed or missed drug tests
New arrests
Failure to complete classes
Failure to pay court-ordered financial obligations

Even a misunderstanding or scheduling mistake can lead to serious consequences.

How Probation Violations Move in Arapahoe County

When a probation officer believes a violation occurred, they may:

File a complaint with the court
Request a summons
Request a warrant for arrest

In the 18th Judicial District, judges frequently issue warrants for more serious or repeat violations. Once a warrant is active, you can be arrested during a traffic stop, at home, or at work.

Revocation hearings often follow quickly. At these hearings, the prosecution must prove the violation by a preponderance of the evidence—a lower standard than in a criminal trial.

This makes preparation critical.

Technical vs. Substantive Violations

Not all violations are equal.

Technical violations may involve:

Missed appointments
Paperwork errors
Late payments
Missed treatment sessions

Substantive violations often involve:

New criminal charges
Alleged drug use
Protection order violations

In metro communities like Aurora, new arrests frequently trigger both a new case and a probation violation simultaneously. We coordinate defense strategies for both matters.

Possible Consequences of a Probation Violation

If the court finds that you violated probation, the judge may:

Reinstate probation with stricter terms
Extend probation
Impose jail time
Revoke probation and impose the original suspended sentence
Modify bond conditions

Felony probation violations can result in significant incarceration exposure.

Bond and Warrant Issues

If a warrant has been issued for a probation violation, acting quickly can improve outcomes.

Voluntarily addressing a warrant through counsel often leads to more favorable bond conditions than waiting to be arrested unexpectedly.

We work to:

Confirm warrant status
Arrange voluntary court appearances when possible
Advocate for reasonable bond
Present mitigation to the court

Probation Violations and Domestic Violence Cases

Many probation cases in Arapahoe County stem from domestic violence convictions. Violations may involve:

Contact with a protected party
Failure to complete treatment
Alleged alcohol use

Domestic violence probation cases often include firearm restrictions. For active-duty military members, law enforcement officers, and others whose employment depends on firearm eligibility, additional violations can jeopardize careers. We address these consequences strategically.