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Probation Revocation

I was recently placed on probation as part of--name removed--plea bargin for--name removed--deferred felony buglary and D.V case. --name removed--have been attending my D.V classes, paying restitution and making my U--name removed--'s However,--name removed--just failed one for Meth. and now--name removed--have--name removed--hearing for revocation. --name removed--just got--name removed--great job and do not want to loose it if possible. Its the best thing thats happened for me all year. What can--name removed--say?--name removed--F#$*ed up? What are the likely out comes of this? What are my options? What should--name removed--Do??


Asked on 6/30/08, 9:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

V. Iyer Iyer Law Office, L.L.C.

Re: Probation Revocation

It all depends on the jurisdiction in which the Probation revocation proceedings are held and on the DA and probation supervisor. Probation would have the right to seek revocation of probation. It also depends how much time has lapsed between the placement on probation and the current violation.

Although getting this great job is positive you will have to show that you will not violate the terms and conditions of probation henceforth. This job itself will not help you in and of itself. It really depends on the specific probation officer and how the probationer and probation Officer have interacted and whether probation officer has any affinity for probationer. A good criminal defense attorney will help. My office handles such cases and have obtained good results for our clients. But you must be aware that past results are not indicative of future results or the desired results in your specific case.

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Answered on 7/01/08, 11:37 am
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Probation Revocation

As I can tell, you want to keep probation, but have revocation hearing scheduled. It was likely scheduled as a result of a C&R from P.O. that you FTC'd for hot UA's. -that is alot of weird abbreviations, but it is the short way to classify your situation.

Now, what can happen? Up to several years in prison. The judge may revoke probation and sentence you to prison for any amount of time you were originally liable for as a result of the conviction. You need to get out in front of this thing, to steer the court in the right direction. Go to my website (www.lawyerdan.com). It is free. Read about probation. Learn about probation. Then get a lawyer who knows probation. It doesn't have to be me. Then do what you need so the court doesn't lock you up and cost you a good job.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/30/08, 1:02 pm


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