Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I am on probation for 6 months after my second misdemeanor pot charge. I have finished my 25 hours of community service, paid off 95% of the fines, and tested clean for the whole duration of my probation. I had a probation assessment done and was told to come to 12 therapy meetings. I work full time and care take for three elderly family members so I have not been able to make to any meeting thus far. Now with probation almost over I can only possibly make it to a few of them. Is there any way around these meetings so I don't go to jail? It is obvious I am not a drug addict due to the fact I tested clean immediately starting probation. Are there any options for me?


Asked on 12/03/12, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

I'm sure the response from the judge is going to be, that they are doing you a favor for being on probation and it is YOUR responsibility to find a way to make the classes. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just telling you their perspective. So, do what you can, and in the meantime, you can tell your probation officer the situation so that they can document it, and you should document it as well.

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Answered on 12/03/12, 12:41 pm


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