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Definition: A failure to comply with any condition of probation. Technical violations (missed check-in, failed drug test) vs. substantive violations (new arrest). Upon violation, the judge can modify, extend, or revoke probation and impose the original sentence.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.06 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Probation Violation (Detailed Guide) in Florida
A failure to comply with any condition of probation. Technical violations (missed check-in, failed drug test) vs. substantive violations (new arrest). Upon violation, the judge can modify, extend, or revoke probation and impose the original sentence.
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