Over one year ago I got a misdemeanor ticket for possession for a small amount of marijuana. Recently I just got denied permission for an out of state ski trip that I had been planning on for several months. I still have another year left of probation but have had no other problems and completed all terms of my probation. Anyone have any idea if at any point I am allowed to travel out of state before this probation ends? Originally it was indicated by my probation officer that after I completed everything it shouldn't be a problem. I just don't understand why this was just denied.
2007-02-03 04:31:31 · 9 answers · asked by ac 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It sounds like your P.O. is a real jerk! unfortunately it up to them to grant you out of state travel. I had a friend with the same problem in Wisconsin, he was allowed to move to Illinois, and was assigned an Illinois P.O., that guy let him travel. I'm not suggesting you do this, I'm just telling you his story. Bottom line its the choice of your P.O., that sucks I bet you missed out on some good powder( I mean as in snow)lol.
P.S. Only someone who works in the criminal justice service would tell you to go take a stance against your P.O., don't make waves, just complete your time, and then go on a nice well deserved vacation.
2007-02-03 05:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Gianna M 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Are you sure you are in complete compliance with your terms of probation? Have you had any positive screens since being placed on probation? Have you missed any appointments?
Unless you get the permission of your PO and the judge, you can't leave the state. Doing so will result in a longer term of probation, and any suspended sentence will have to be served.
Whenever I need to deny a travel permit, I always require the person to come in for an appointment during the time when they had originally requested the travel permit so that I can verify they did not leave anyway.
For the permits that I do issue, if they are for substance use, I always do a drug screen on the first day they return from the trip.
2007-02-04 02:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you need to travel while you're on probation is called a Travel Permit. In my particular county is it a document that is signed by you, your PO AND the Judge. Travel is usually granted as long as you are current on all program fees, court costs, and restitution. Make sure all of your Court ordered programs are completed and that there are no outstanding warrants or Petitions to Revoke your probation pending. Any of the above listed items could be the reason your travel was denied. If all of the above items have been satisfied, I would schedule an appointment with your PO to see exactly why you wouldn't be able to travel. If you still don't get the answers that you are looking for you may want to talk to your attorney about seeing if he/she can do something for you.
2007-02-03 05:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by siamsa_siamsa 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are a UK national you don't need a passport to visit Ireland photo ID driving licence etc is sufficient. From North America I understand you pass through international passport control, unless your passport is stamped "Criminal" there is no reason why you should not be admitted to Canada, I would run your plans past your probation officer to be on the safe side.
2016-05-23 23:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you doing all that is required of your probation and that officer? If so why don't you ask your probation officer. Or maybe they didn't like whom you were going with on the vacation.
2007-02-03 04:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by Scott 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being issued a travel permit by your P.O. is not a right, it's a privilege. It's completely up to your P.O. Don't commit crimes and you don't need to worry about asking permission to do what the rest of us enjoy. Think of it as time out for grown ups.
2007-02-03 07:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just ridiculous!!
If you are a card holder make dang sure you stay within the states that legalize medical marijuana.
I just think it is ridiculous that the law would actually do this to a person over MJ. Just think our tax dollars is going to this kind of thing, just pathetic!
Sorry you are in the cross fire of this very heated debate...
2007-02-07 03:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your probation ends in a year. you can leave when the probation expires.
2007-02-03 04:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
police and probation people are power tripping they cant run thier own lives but because they have mental problems and issues they think they can run yours
2007-02-03 04:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋