Probation Violation Defense for clients in Plymouth and Hennepin County.
Local criminal defense
Plymouth cases often involve busy professionals and families looking to resolve matters efficiently and protect their records. Early legal guidance can help reduce disruption and avoid long-term consequences.
A probation violation can put stayed jail or prison time back on the table, but revocation is not automatic. Minnesota probationers have the right to notice of the alleged violation, disclosure of the evidence, counsel, a revocation hearing, and an opportunity to present evidence and mitigation. Andrew Davis reviews the original sentence, the exact conditions, the violation report, and what can be done to keep a client in the community.
Read the complete Minnesota Probation Violation guide →Verified local information
Plymouth is located in Hennepin County and served by the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District for state district-court matters. These are general contacts, not a hearing assignment. Confirm the court, location, and appearance instructions on your notice before attending.
Court information
300 South 6th Street, C-11, Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-6000
General Criminal and Traffic Division contact. This address is not a confirmation of your assigned hearing location; follow your court notice.
Visit the official court website →Local agency
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 509-5160
Visit the official agency website →Official court information for Hennepin County, including court programs, policies, and contacts.
Official information and resources from the prosecutor’s office serving Hennepin County.
Official City of Plymouth information about requesting police reports and records.
Minnesota law and defense
Minnesota criminal law applies statewide, but the court process, local agency records, and practical details of a case depend on where it is filed. The information below explains important issues Andrew reviews when defending probation violation cases.
Probation is often a lifeline it keeps you in the community, working and living with your family instead of serving your whole sentence behind bars. But probation is not the same as freedom. It comes with conditions that can be strict and easy to misunderstand. When the court or probation officer believes you’ve violated those conditions, you may find yourself back in court for a probation revocation hearing with a lot on the line. Davis Defense helps you understand the accusations, your rights, and what can be done to protect your future.
Probation terms are tailored to each case, but some alleged violations show up again and again. You may face a violation for:
When a probation officer believes a violation has occurred, they may file a report and request a hearing. You might receive a notice in the mail with a court date, or you could be arrested and brought directly to court. At the probation violation hearing, the judge can:
Common questions
A probation violation happens when you do not follow the conditions the court ordered as part of your sentence. That might include new criminal charges, missed appointments with your probation officer, failed drug or alcohol tests, not completing treatment, or not paying fines or restitution, depending on your specific terms.
At a violation hearing, the judge reviews the probation officer’s report and any evidence about the alleged violation. The judge can dismiss the violation, give you another chance with modified conditions, or revoke probation and impose some or all of the jail or prison time that was previously stayed. Because judges have wide discretion, having a defense lawyer is critical.
At a contested Minnesota probation revocation hearing, the alleged violation must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. The probationer also has the right to counsel, disclosure of the evidence, to present evidence and witnesses, and to offer mitigation or reasons why probation should not be revoked.
No. Minnesota law says revocation should be used only as a last resort when rehabilitation has failed. A court can find a violation and still continue probation, modify conditions, or impose another response depending on the violation, history, public-safety concerns, and mitigation.
A technical violation generally involves failure to comply with a supervision condition rather than a new criminal offense. Minnesota law allows probation agencies to use a sanctions-conference process for some technical violations unless the court directs otherwise. The correct process depends on the case and supervising agency.
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If you need help with probation violation in Plymouthor Hennepin County, contact Andrew Davis to discuss what happened and what comes next.