Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

For it to be a violation of probation, it must be willful. In other words, a person must have the ability to do what is required and then not do it.

If this is a one-time thing, there can be a second chance. If there comes a point that it is not feasible, there must be a request made of the court to modify the sentence and delete or modify the term that cannot be completed.

While Mr. Dane's answer is technically correct, you are going to have to try to make your arguments and pleas for sympathy to the judge in a probation violation / revocation hearing unless you deal promptly with your PO and get his consent to changes to your probation orders and issues. Seeking sympathy from anyone else is of no value to you legally. If you are serious about hiring counsel to represent you with your PO, or to file appropriate court motions seeking changes to your probation terms, or to defend you in a violation hearing, feel free to contact me.