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Federal Supervised Release Defense

A supervised release violation can send you back to federal prison. Jeff Goldfarb defends clients at revocation hearings throughout Missouri and federal courts.

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What Is Federal Supervised Release?

Federal supervised release is a period of court-supervised freedom that follows a federal prison sentence. It is not parole — it is a separate sentence imposed by the judge at the time of conviction. Conditions typically include regular check-ins with a probation officer, drug testing, restrictions on travel and association, employment requirements, and prohibitions on possessing firearms or committing new crimes.

Common Violations

The most common supervised release violations include positive drug tests, failure to report to the probation officer, traveling outside the approved area without permission, associating with known felons, failing to maintain employment, and new criminal charges. Even technical violations — those that do not involve a new crime — can result in revocation and a return to prison.

The Revocation Hearing Process

When a probation officer believes a violation has occurred, they file a petition with the court. A revocation hearing is scheduled, at which the government must prove the violation by a preponderance of the evidence — a lower standard than the beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard used at trial. The judge then decides whether to revoke supervised release and, if so, how much additional prison time to impose.

How Jeff Defends Revocation Cases

Jeff challenges the evidence of the alleged violation, presents mitigating circumstances, and advocates for the minimum possible consequence — whether that is a warning, additional conditions, or a short period of imprisonment. He understands the federal sentencing guidelines for revocation and knows how to present the most compelling case for his client at the hearing.