Q: At a Probation Revocation my probation has been revoked due to hearsay 3 witness give statements to law enforcement
But come to court and denied making and contact with law enforcement or even giving a statement
A:
The credibility of a witness in a probation revocation is up to the judge, and he/she is free to decide which of the statements is the more believable. He/she can believe some, all, or none of any given statement and decide on a witness's credibility.
That the burden of proof in a probation revocation is much lower than in the original criminal case. With probation, you've already been convicted, and the court has given you the privilege of not going to jail for the full sentence. As you can see--it doesn't take much for the court to decide you've violated the probation terms and lock you back up, so it's extra important to walk the straight and narrow while under court supervision.
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