Connecticut Criminal Lawyer Blog
If you’re reading this because someone told you there’s a violation of probation against you, take a breath. You’re not the first person to be in this spot, and it’s fixable with the right plan. I see VOPs all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, and throughout Connecticut. The biggest mistake people make is treating a VOP like a regular criminal case or assuming it will “work itself out.” It won’t. The rules are different, the burden of proof is lower, and a judge—not a jury—decides your fate. The good news is that we can often keep you on the street, protect your job and family, and avoid having your suspended time turn into actual jail time.
Below is a straight-talking guide to what a VOP is, why they happen, what the court actually looks for, and how I defend these cases.
