i had 2 years pobation but i violated cause i did not go because i lost my job and lost my place how screwed?

Question

i was in for felony forgery 3 counts and indentiy theft. i only went to probation for 3 months maybe. when you violate and you turn yourself in are they more leanyent with you. i had 3 years in all 1 year suspended and 2 years on papers also what ever time i have to do is that it im off papers. thanks josh

Answer 1

One of the main reasons you are put on probation is to prove you can be a responsible member of society.

The sooner you turn yourself in, the better. Don't make them issue a warrant.

Answer 2

It depends what state and what county your original sentence was out of. How long have you not been seeing your probation officer? They are more lenient in most places if you turn yourself in but if you have been in absconder status for like 6 months or more then you are kinda screwed. Likely you will have more then one violation, too; it is possible you will have a violation for not reporting, failure to inform that you lost your job, among other things. Remember they only have to find out of all violations that are alleged that you violated one in order to revoke you. If you have a suspended sentence then if you are revoked you will only do that time. It sounds like they suspended imposing condition time though. If you have a withheld sentence then you will have to go back to court to be resentenced. You need to find out if you have a withheld sentence or an imposed and stayed sentence. Good luck.

Answer 3

The sooner you turn yourself in - the better. Your circumstances may mitigate your situation however it will only aggravate it if you don't take care of it soon. A revocation of probation can lead to imposition of the balance of the suspended sentence, extending the period of probation or added conditions of probation such as community service, etc.

Answer 4

you definitely need to speak with your attorney and then talk to you PO asap.

the courts are bound to be irritated with you and will get moreso the longer you wait to fess up.

if you have reasons for what you did, explain them and don't leave out any of the details.

the deal you made with the court will be re-evaluated, but be honest and upfront with what you did and why and it might not be so bad.

also, seek therapy of some sort - you have issues.

if the court sees that you know that you have issues and are dealing with them by going to therapy, they will be more likely to not feel that you will return to crime.

good luck - the law's a ***** - i hope you make out.

Answer 5

You've had plenty of chances, you have to be careful, they may lock you up and throw away the keys. I would!

Answer 6

Enjoy prison............