told the probation officer that i didnt have a ride up there to report to her b/c its 2 hrs away she didnt care i only reported to her a couple of times. im going to get a lawyer and turn myself in would just like to know what a possible punishment would be. oh yea i got a dui but i wasnt driving and i wasnt drunk either, just sitting in drivers seat at the river with friends and police came and gave me dui
2007-05-01 11:51:08 · 13 answers · asked by nik23 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
terms of probation generally means that the sentence for the original charge is suspended based on your ability to prove yourself as an upstanding citizen. If you break probation, the orig sentence for the orig charge comes into play.
oh, and... dang them cops for just "coming up" and giving you that DUI... im sure you didnt deserve it, now didja?
2007-05-08 18:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were a minor technicality then you may get off with a slap on the wrist like a week in jail. However, since it is a failure to appear (which is much like evading in the laws eyes) the judge will most likely revoke your probation and send you to jail. The amount of time you get could be anywhere from the minimum to the maximum time allowed for your charge. I would advise you to get a lawyer because you may have more options than the courts will lead you to believe. Contrary to others beliefs, you are not a bad person, but just remember that now days the legal system does not take this sort of crime lightly.
2007-05-09 07:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by becrebec1004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a bit of jail time might be in order. Better get your facts straight and show that you have made a considerable effort to get there.
Are there busses that go that way? Trains? Shuttles? If the answer is yes, then you're going to look pretty lame.
If you could get there to drink with your buddies, then I can hear the judge saying that you should be able to get there to report.
TIP: The more remorseful and humble you are before the judge the more likely they might go easier on you. But don't try to buffalo them. Don't try to justify yourself with lame excuses. Just admit you didn't make the effort you should have. That will be respected far more.
Lastly! I'm not completely sold on the idea that you just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and a cop just decided to toss a DUI in your direction.
Be a man and take responsibility for yourself! And remember, it's only a mistake until you learn something from it. Then it becomes a lesson learned! Learn your lesson. Grow from the experience and then go be a better person because of it.
2007-05-01 11:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by SelfnoSelf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no sympathy for ya, most states are too lenient on the prosecution of DUI I think, I've seen too many occasions where people have had 3 DUI's in the past, and a year later they're on the road and kill someone, and that's what it takes for the state to realize the stupid bastards should be behind bars. So sorry to hear your situation but all I can say is oh well. And not reporting to the probation officer, regardless of distance will probably result in a hefty fine and longer probation assuming it's 1st offense, repeat offender? depends on the state you're in I suppose.
2007-05-01 11:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by dabomb8815 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah.....they don't just hand out dui's as candy, so you probably were at the very least ACTING intoxicated. Moron. Stop putting all of us at risk for your stupidity. Tell the judge I vote for 25 years, that way you have time to grow up. How lame is that? You did something wrong, are going to turn yourself in, and are worried about your punishment?? What about the life you could have destroyed by your immaturity. Background checks should be done before selling alcohol, too. Also an aptitude test. Better yet, just put an x on your ID so no one gives you any.
2007-05-01 11:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've violated your probation, the judge can revoke your probation. The penalty for that is usually some amount of jail time. Read the terms of your conviction - it should be specified there. Without knowing your crime, sentence or the terms of your release, it is hard to say what your punishment will be for violating probation.
2007-05-01 11:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God be with you all, my prayers are with you. Start by asking your mom, what she wants to do. Then tell her you would like to make a cook book, of all the good things she made for you and Dad. If you marry this will be something you will use always. If she is up to it, let her do the cooking with you and tape her doing it. Make this time special, do things that she always wanted to do, and make them your memories/ . I don't think your Mom, would not want you to have a wedding, She will be watching you no matter where she is. and I'm sure she would want that for you. Communication is very important at this time, as so many people, are afraid to talk about death, Know what she wants, and what is her wishes is very important. Just love her.Be strong and God will watch over you.
2016-05-18 03:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just from firsthand knowledge, I would say that the most you'll get is unsatisfactory completion of your probation, depending on where, how small the town is, etc....if they do get you for Violation of Probation, you will have to fulfill the original sentence handed down to you.
2007-05-01 11:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by Jen m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do the crime do the time.. No kind words from me i lost a family member to a drunk driver...
2007-05-01 12:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't make probation you go back to jail, it doesn't matter where you live. Sorry :(
2007-05-01 11:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by Angelacia baybeeeeee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋