Thousands of Michigan and Metro Detroit residents are currently on probation. Any number of actions, including leaving the state without permission, missing a probation meeting or picking up new charges may violate probation. Consulting an experienced probation violation lawyer in Detroit is the first step you should take if you find yourself in violation of your probation. If you or someone you know has violated their probation and need a Detroit criminal defense lawyer, contact The Draper Law Firm today.