Yes. A probation violation finding in Rhode Island can result in revocation of your probation, which means the judge orders you to serve part or all of the original suspended jail sentence that was held over your head as the condition of probation. The amount of jail time depends on the original sentence, the seriousness of the violation, your history on probation, and any mitigating circumstances your lawyer can present. Judges have broad discretion at sentencing. A skilled probation violation lawyer can often negotiate for a partial sanction instead of full revocation, or for modified conditions that keep you out of custody.
