Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Warrant for Damage to property/Probation Violation?

I was arrested in Oct. 2002 for misdomeanor damage to property for

breaking windows during a domestic situation w/ my fiancee. (All of which I

had replaced the next day) It was my absolute first arrest and offense. I was

placed on probation, had to jump through all these hoops (weekly classes, U/

A's etc.) But I failed to complete an anger management class. My fiancee

Passed away in Feb. of 2003, and I last spoke with my p.o. in like august of

2003. I was unable to afford the $190 it cost for the class. But I basically

stopped calling my P.O. all together after that.I guess she put a warrant out

for me, without my knowledge, because I was picked up for it a couple

weekends ago. However it only said ''warrant, damage to property'' not

''probation violation''. I posted bail that same day. I'm wondering if I'm going

to be charged with violation, and if so what sentence I might recieve. Should I

call my P.O or wait untill I go to court? Will they give me jailtime? More

probation? Will they take me right away? I need some advice here. Thanks!


Asked on 9/23/04, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Warrant for Damage to property/Probation Violation?

If you have or had a lawyer helping you on this case, this would be a good time to give them a call to discuss. Your lawyer might be able to help it. From what you wrote, it would make sense to call your P.O. immediately, apologize, and reaffirm your strong desire complete the class, and whatever else you need to complete, ASAP. By now you probably realize how weak the "unable to afford the $190 it cost" reason sounds. Your bail bond must have been more than that. Sell whatever you have, obviously. Work overtime. Just get it done! Call your P.O. and convince her that you will get it done (find out the next start date for the class), and fast, and ask her not to set it on for a revo hearing, or if it's too late for that, to at least recommend to the judge no revocation. She may want you to complete the class before the hearing date. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/23/04, 5:18 pm


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