Facing a Probation Violation in Tulsa? Act Before the Hearing.
When the State files to revoke or accelerate your sentence, you can be jailed on a warrant and sentenced without a jury. What you do before the hearing often decides the outcome. Talk with a Tulsa defense attorney now.
Call (539) 203-3073 for a Free Case ReviewSpeak with attorney Keaton Taylor directly. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What the State Has Filed
- Application to revoke a suspended sentence: the judge can order you to serve some or all of the time that was suspended.
- Application to accelerate a deferred sentence: the judge can enter a conviction and sentence you up to the maximum for the original charge.
A warrant is usually issued with the application. The State only has to prove a violation by a preponderance of the evidence, a lower bar than at trial.
Call (539) 203-3073What Is at Stake
- Jail or prison time on the original case.
- A felony or misdemeanor conviction on a case that was headed for dismissal.
- A no-bond hold while you wait for a hearing.
- New fees, longer supervision, and stricter conditions.
How We Defend a Violation
The warrant
Where possible we arrange for you to appear with counsel and ask the court to recall the warrant or set bond.
The allegation
Missed payments, a failed test, a missed class, and a new arrest are very different. We make the State prove what it alleged.
Your record of compliance
Proof of payments, classes, treatment, and work matters. We put it in front of the judge.
Fixing it before the hearing
Getting caught up before the hearing date often changes what the State asks for.
The outcome
We press for dismissal of the application, reinstatement, or a sanction short of jail wherever the facts support it.
You Hire Keaton. You Get Keaton.
- You talk to your attorney. Keaton handles your case himself and returns your calls and texts.
- Courtroom-ready. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried, which is what gives a negotiation its weight.
- Local. Raised in Broken Arrow, University of Tulsa College of Law, and in Tulsa County courtrooms every week.
- Straight answers. You will hear what you are facing, what your options are, and what it will cost before you decide anything.
What Clients Say
Reviews are from clients across Keaton’s criminal defense practice.
"Keaton Taylor is a damn good attorney. I’m more than satisfied in how he handled my case, they were asking for me to go, do jail time, and he said is was going for that and got me down to 90 days unsupervised probation, no drug test, no classes, no community service and no checking into a p.o"
"But because of his hard work and dedication I was able to walk away with probation instead. Because of him, I’m now able to be reunited with my son, which means everything to me."
"You never need a lawyer till you do and it can all be a stressful process. Keaton Taylor put my mind at ease with explaining the process and answering all my questions. Would highly recommend"
What Happens When You Call
- We talk. A free, confidential review of where things stand.
- You get a plan. Your deadlines, your options, the likely range of outcomes, and a clear fee.
- We go to work. We address the warrant, gather proof of your compliance, and deal with the prosecutor and the court.
Common Questions
I have a warrant. Should I turn myself in?
Call first. In many cases we can arrange an appearance with counsel, which is very different from being picked up.
Can I be revoked for not paying fines?
Inability to pay is treated differently from refusal to pay. We document your finances and present them to the court.
I picked up a new charge. What now?
The new case and the violation are handled together. The order in which they are resolved matters.
Will I go to jail?
It depends on the violation and your history. Many violations are resolved without a full revocation.
How much does it cost?
You get a clear quote during your case review, before you commit to anything.
Talk to a Tulsa Probation Violation Lawyer
The sooner we talk, the more options you have.
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This page is attorney advertising and general information, not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results and client reviews do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case depends on its own facts.