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Protect Your Freedom With a Marquette Probation Violation Defense Attorney
If you’ve been accused of violating probation, it can feel like the court is ready to throw the book at you. Even minor slip-ups — like missing an appointment or paying a fine late — can lead to jail time, revoked probation, and additional criminal penalties.
At Andriacchi Law, we help clients across Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula fight back against probation violation allegations. Whether it’s your first issue or you’re facing serious consequences, we offer discreet, strategic, and aggressive defense designed to protect your rights and keep you out of jail.
What Counts as a Probation Violation in Michigan?
Probation is often used as an alternative to jail or prison, but it comes with strict rules. Violating any of the terms can result in serious legal consequences.
Common Violations Include:
- Missing meetings with your probation officer
- Failing or missing a drug or alcohol test
- Not completing court-ordered treatment or community service
- Traveling without permission
- Committing a new offense
- Not paying court fines or restitution
Types of Probation Violations in Michigan
Technical Violations
These are non-criminal rule violations, like missing appointments or failing to complete treatment. Michigan limits how much jail time you can face for technical violations under MCL 771.4b:
- Misdemeanor:
- 1st violation: Up to 5 days
- 2nd: Up to 10 days
- 3rd: Up to 15 days
- 4th or more: Up to the max for the original charge
- Felony:
- 1st violation: Up to 15 days
- 2nd: Up to 30 days
- 3rd: Up to 45 days
- 4th or more: Up to the max for the original felony
Non-Technical Violations
These include more serious actions, like getting charged with a new crime or absconding (disappearing). These can carry full revocation of probation and serious jail or prison time.
How We Defend Probation Violations
We’ve helped clients avoid jail, shorten probation terms, and reduce penalties by:
- Challenging the facts of the alleged violation
- Showing that the violation was not willful
- Negotiating the reinstatement of probation
- Arguing for alternative sentencing or treatment options
- Exposing procedural violations or unlawful detention
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Why Clients Trust Andriacchi Law
- ✅ Over 40 Years of Local Legal Experience
- ✅ Trusted by Clients Across the U.P. and Michigan
- ✅ Discreet, No-Judgment Representation
- ✅ Deep Understanding of Michigan Criminal Defense and Probation Law
We handle each case with care, confidentiality, and the strategic skill needed to resolve it quickly and favorably.
Meet Your Defense Attorney: Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr.
Dominic F. Andriacchi Jr. is known across the Upper Peninsula and Michigan for his fearless and strategic defense in complex cases.
He is:
- A graduate of the Trial Lawyers College
- Former law clerk to the Marquette County Circuit Court
- An intern at the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office
- Named one of Michigan’s “Top 25 Up & Coming Lawyers”
- An executive board member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Faculty of CDAM’s Trial College, where he teaches other criminal defense lawyers how to try and win jury trials
Clients appreciate his honesty, courtroom presence, and commitment to helping good people move forward from bad situations.
Other Criminal Charges We Defend
Our legal defense extends beyond probation violations. Explore more services:
- In addition to probation violations, Andriacchi Law provides defense for various criminal charges, including:
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offenses
- OWI / Drunk Driving
- Probation Violations
- Retail Fraud
- Sex Crimes
- Theft & Burglary
- Weapons Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- Expungement & Record Sealing
Serving the Entire Upper Peninsula
From our offices in Marquette and Ishpeming, we serve:
- Marquette County
- Alger County
- Baraga County
- Delta County
- Dickinson County
- Houghton County
- Surrounding U.P. regions
Contact a Marquette Probation Violation Attorney Today
Don’t let a probation violation ruin your second chance. Whether you’re facing your first hearing or a fourth, we’re here to help you resolve it and move forward.