Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

i was on probation for about 2 years already. it was differed 2 years adult probation. i did 2 years of the probation paid 2500 in fees and did 100 hours of community service. i have never failed a drug test. i missed one meeting and now i have a warrant out for my arrest for violating probation. what happens now??


Asked on 1/27/11, 10:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Failure to report is only the 2nd worst thing you can do (next to picking up a new case) when you are on probation.

It is possible that they will reinstate your probation, or terminate it unsatisfactorily or even extend it. But, it is also possible that they will revoke it.

Hire a good lawyer in your area to argue on your behalf and get ready to turn yourself in. Do NOT miss another reporting period because you do not want to go to jail. That would only make things worse.

If that is all that you have done wrong, then it seems that they are coming down pretty hard - especially if you have a good explanation. But, it is better to let the lawyer argue for you.

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Answered on 2/18/11, 7:30 pm


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