1st offensive. F5 felony with mitigating circumstances. not drug related. no domestic violence. ive paid my court costs and fees. no community service. no drug or alcohol classes required. was given 2 years probation. Im retired military and want to be free so i can leave the state im currently in asap. would an attorney help pleading my case to end probation early?
2007-09-11 11:10:21 · 14 answers · asked by robbie_johansen 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You or your attorney can file a motion with the court to consider termination of probation. It is completely discretionary with the court. The things that are important are that you have paid costs and fees. The amount of time you have been on probation may be a factor. If you have had no problems with your PO, he or she may recommend early termination.
It never hurts to ask.
2007-09-11 11:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was on a two year probation period for a misdemeanor offense, but needed to move out of state about 10 months into it for graduate school. Most likely, if you talk to your PO about it, as I did plenty in advance, he/she would be willing to allow you to complete your probation via montly informational sheets. I got a stack of 14 monthly sheets that I filled out and faxed to my PO each month. Now, I'm DONE!!
Granted, it might be different for a felony (however, it is non-violent and non-drug/alcohol), but from what I understood from my PO is that this kind of thing is done all the time. Especially if you haven't given them any trouble or missed any appointments in the past. Best thing to do is to just talk to your PO and see if something like this is available for you!
2007-09-11 18:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by ChemMon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you follow your probation flawlessly they will sometimes let you go in half the time.I was once on probation.That means no contact with the police period,not even a ticket.If at all possible report the first day available to report and come as early as possible,be the first one there every time.Be as polite as you possibly can. I have heard of people only serving 1/4 of their probation, just be the most compliant person they have ever seen.
2007-09-11 18:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Russell L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were given felony deferred, ther is no statute in the state of texas and possibly others requiring you to do the whole stretch . If you didn't have any classes etc. and you are current on your fees, you should be able to petition the court and plead your case on it's merits immediatley , but only 2 years probation, I doubt they gave you deferred...........
2007-09-11 18:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by CHRIS S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I don't know why you would want to be in the military to defend a bunch of Nazi's like the ones who have made negative comments here... I can't wait till they get busted for something...
I dont know what state but lots of times these charges can be expunged from your record like it never happened.. Probably after the probation period...
Regardless, you have to have an attorney.. So let him or her answer your question...or repost your state and maybe an attorney on here can answer better...
2007-09-11 18:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The court may or may not even agree to consider a probation reduction. Despite all the special circumstances, the probation part is still payment of your crime, whatever it was.
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2007-09-11 18:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by PK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a really, really good reason for needing to leave your state, you can petition the court to terminate probation early. If you haven't even sneezed into the wind since your conviction, you might get it.
2007-09-11 18:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You basically have 2 choices. Either you can transfer your probation to another state or you can obtain a lawyer and appeal your original sentence. Remember a lawyer can be timely and expensive it just may be easier to transfer to the Department of Corrections in another state. Good Luck and stay out of trouble! :o)
2007-09-11 18:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I doubt it, but sometimes you can arrange to be permitted to move out of state and report to a probation officer in the new state. Talk to your probation officer about this.
2007-09-11 18:14:41 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have probation for a felony, you shouldn't be complaining!
Your probation officer can issue a trip permit to allow you to travel. If you plan on relocating permanently, you can have your case transfered.
2007-09-11 18:17:13 · answer #10 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋