I've been on probation since March for possession of a controlled substance. I was arrested and put on probation in one county, and transfered to another since I had moved by the time I was put on probation. Recently I had to take a UA and I know I failed. I've had a couple of friends fail UAs, and they didn't get their probation revoked, they just had to do more stuff (attend meetings or go to counseling, etc) but my question is when my P.O. sees that I failed, does he automatically have to transfer me back to the original county and then they decide to let me off the hook or send it to the judge for revokation? My current P.O. hates me, but I've only met my P.O from the other county once and I know they'd just send it to the judge and I'd go to jail.
Also, I have to do drug counseling as part of my probation. I don't have to go to my P.O until January 23, but I see my drug counselor on December 6th. Should I tell him, or pretend like nothing is going on?
2006-12-04 04:18:10 · 9 answers · asked by L Bosh 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I live in Texas.
2006-12-04 04:52:47 · update #1
I would tell your counselor. As far as your PO, depends if he is a prick or not. He can violate you and send you to jail. Seems like the counseling is not working, so I doubt that will happen.
Enjoy prison.............
2006-12-04 04:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't indicate what state you live in. Once you were transferred from one county to the other, your probation should remain in the current county for them to deal with, unless your paperwork says differently. Since you are on paper, I seriously doubt if they will let you "off the hook"...why have probation if you're going to let them off the hook for doing what is clearly against the law? Also, I know of identical situations in WI that were dealt with differently. So don't be too surprised if a determination is made that you haven't even thought of.
If you think that pretending like nothing happened and not telling your PO is an option...you are on the wrong track. I'll send you a file in a cake.
2006-12-04 12:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by Suzan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid i can only answer the last part of your question. Tell your drugs councillor everything, it helps to get these people on side and they are normally far more sympathetic than a P.O. would be. They have seen it all before and are aware that it isn't always easy to follow the rules in life, and are more open to non-custodial remedies for the problem you present the judge with.
They also have a lot of weight with the judges, and if you can build a rapport with your councillor then there is a good chance that they will be able to advise/convince the judge that, in your case, jail is a negative option and would do more harm than good.
Good luck, whatever you decide.
2006-12-04 12:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by devandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest with your drug counselor because he can dictate if you go to jail or if he can help you stay out of jail. Usually if you fail a UA then you go to jail or they may add more time to your probation. But if you let your drug counselor know now instead of pretending like nothing happened it could be worse for you down the line.
2006-12-04 12:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by badazz_51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my probation was a transfer from the county of my offense to the county where i reside, and whenever i was released from probation, it had to be ok'd through the (original) county of my offence. fessing up to the drug counselor will not help you in any way, and could make your situation worse. your best bet is to check to see if a warrant has been issued for your arrest. you can do this by searching your state department of law enforcement (example-fdle=florida department of law enforcement). you can also call your sherriff's department, but they always say, "why don't you just come on in and find out." if there is a warrant for your arrest, obtain a lawyer to handle your bond hearing. in my state there is no bond for a vop charge, and if you violate, unless a lawyer negotiates a bond in advance, you are stuck in jail until you go to court for your charge. depending on the severity of your original charge, you will most likely get more probation or get upgraded to house arrest. remember when your on probation they are making money off of you, but when you are in jail your costing money. how do you know you failed your test? possibly your freaking out over a non existant problem. good luck
2006-12-04 21:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by pandora078 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK - exactly when do you think you should start taking responsibility for your actions. You failed the UA because you violated your probation - right? No one forced you to do it - it was for fun - right? Because that's what you wanted to do - right? Well I imagine you will figure out a way to get out of this but when do you start taking responsibility for your actions.
I'm usually not so judgmental (OK that's not completely true) but I don't get it. You don't seem to have concerns about the facts just how will you get out of this.
Amazing!
2006-12-04 12:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by Goodmomma1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If your probation officer is nice they might let you go on one dirty urine. They can make you go to a program, such as rehab or outpatient counseling. My dude just had to do a thirty day program for a hot one. It really depends on the po. I know plenty of people that have given them hot over and over again and nothing happens.
2006-12-04 14:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by LYSA L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm, so why would you be an idiot and fail a UA? you cant stay clean for however long it takes to get all this crap taken care of?
2006-12-04 12:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by frizzle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him if you expect someone to help you. To change your life around start by being honest. All the best to you. God Bless.
2006-12-04 12:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋