Detroit Michigan Probation and Parole Violations Attorney

The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates Detroit has successfully defended hundreds of probation and parole violations hearings throughout the State of Michigan. If you are facing a probation violation, parole violation, bench warrant, or showcause hearing, Detroit Probation and Parole Violations Attorney Kevin Bessant will aggressively defend your case before the Judge and Probation/Parole department to help you avoid jail, a return to prison, or an extended probation/parole period. If you live in Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Monroe County, Livingston County, or Washtenaw County, and you have been accused of a violation please call our office immediately so we can help you today!

More than likely you were assigned a parole officer to your case. This person is responsible for keeping tabs on you and making sure you abide by the terms of your parole. Kevin Bessant understands that often times a hostile relationship exists between the probation officer and the probationer. The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates can successfully represent your interests before the judge and parole board to keep you out of jail and prison.

Let the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates effectively communicate these differences to the Judge or Parole Board to better your chances of success. You have a right to a probation hearing before the judge, and a parole hearing before the parole board. This may be your only opportunity to present evidence on your behalf that will help keep you out of jail or prison. Kevin Bessant can represent you at your hearing and defend your rights before the court and parole board.

Let Detroit Probation and Parole Violations Attorney Kevin Bessant Keep You Out Of Jail!

If you fail to comply with any of your court ordered conditions of probation or parole, you run the risk of being violated and can face far tougher penalties. Kevin Bessant has years of experience working with officers and Judges throughout Michigan to defend you at your probation violation hearing.

Often times, and without any explanation, your parole officer will violate you without first giving you the opportunity to defend yourself or tell your side of the story before going in front of a Judge. If this occurs, contact the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates immediately to address and defend your case.

Do not risk going to jail or back to prison. Let the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates review your case, defend you before the judge or parole board, and help you avoid additional penalties. Call today for a free consultation or online consultation.

Legal Authority: Statute and Case Law

• Michigan probation revocation procedure is governed by MCL 771.4 and MCR 6.445.
• Gagnon v Scarpelli, 411 US 778, 786 (1973) — the U.S. Supreme Court held that due process requires a preliminary and a final revocation hearing before probation or parole can be revoked, including written notice of the alleged violations, disclosure of the evidence, an opportunity to be heard and present witnesses, and a neutral decisionmaker.

For the current statutory text, see the Michigan Legislature’s MCL database.

About Attorney Kevin Bessant

• Licensed Michigan Attorney with the State Bar of Michigan and over 20 years of criminal defense trial experience.
• Michigan Super Lawyer, recognized annually from 2015 through 2025.
• Detroit Business Magazine (DBusiness) Top Lawyer, 2017.
• Listed among Expertise.com’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Detroit.
• Interviewed by Fox 2 News Detroit (2016) regarding Michigan State Police breathalyzer calibration errors affecting nearly 2,000 DUI cases statewide between December 2015 and April 2016.
• Offices in Detroit, Eastpointe, and Southfield, Michigan, serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
• Free case evaluation: 313-658-8159

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I violate probation or parole in Michigan?

A violation can lead to a probation or parole violation hearing where the court or parole board can impose penalties including jail, a return to prison, or an extended term of supervision.

Do I have a right to a hearing before being punished for a violation?

Yes. You are entitled to a probation hearing before a judge or a parole hearing before the parole board, giving you the opportunity to present evidence and explain your side.

Can a probation officer violate me without warning?

In practice, yes — probation and parole officers sometimes file a violation without first giving you a chance to explain, which is why prompt legal representation at the hearing is important.

What Michigan counties does the firm handle probation and parole violation cases in?

Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.