Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

I called my probation office in mid december asking about when my probation revocation hearing was going to be and for any information on the subject. she told me it hadnt been schedualed yet, and that I should wait for a letter in the mail letting me know of the time and date, and that not to worry they generally schedual them a month out and I will recieve the letter in the mail! well I just recieved a letter in the mail but it was telling me that I missed my court date on jan13th, and a warrent was issued for failure to appear! I never recieved anything telling me of this supposed cort date in january! it says to report to the DA's office immediatly! is there anything I can do to stop them from sending me to jail? can I call them and inform them I never recieved anything? what are my options? I cannot go to jail, Im about to start a job here soon, and the probation revocation was because I hadnt gotton a job and been unable to pay my fines off! what can I do? PLEASE PLEASE help me!


Asked on 2/01/12, 12:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Alexander Paletta Law Office of Joseph A. Paletta, Esq.

Were you represented by an Attorney throughout the original prosecution? If so, you should contact that person immediately and copy them with any documents you have received. If not, you should speak with an Attorney within the area that this case occurred. If you are within or around Allegheny, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland County, contact my office to schedule a consultation as soon as possible.

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Answered on 2/02/12, 9:35 am


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