Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

do i have an option

I was giving probation for a crime that demanded one year. I did two months in jail and was released on probation and sent to an out paition program. I failed to atten the program with lead to violating my probation. now when i go in the judge will probly take my probation away and put me in jail. my Q is. is there a way the the court could put me in a inpaition program, (considering it was the reason why i fail in the first place) instead of putting me in jail. is there a legal procces for that?.


Asked on 6/23/08, 1:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: do i have an option

Yes you do. The probation officer has to violate your probation and you will appear before the judge for resentencing.

I would strongly suggest that you hire a good lawyer and voluntarily place yourself in an inpatient program. Your probation officer can recommend one.

When you appear before the judge, he/she will see that you are trying to rehabilitate yourself. You must be proactive. It will pay off in the end.

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 2:07 pm
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: do i have an option

You should communicate these needs to your attorney, if you do not have n attorney then you should consider hiring one.

It very well may be possible to get you into an inpatient program... however, you are correct and the violation of probation could potentially have you locked up, not necessarily however...

feel free to contact my office for a free consultation at 212.709.8303

you may also listen to our free crim law podcast at cgonzalezlawfirm.podbean.com

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Answered on 6/23/08, 4:53 pm


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