My boyfriend was put on probation back in march or so for posession of controlled substance [adhd medication that someone left in his car, drug dogs searched and found at school]. He got 2 years probation. He was supposed to go to court on Monday but, didn't know about it so didn't show up. Next thing you know, his probation officer is calling him telling him he needs to go up there because he missed court... then they took him to jail. THey set his bail at $100,000 dollars... How long can or will they hold him? Our baby is due in 2 weeks and 6 days, and I wanted so badly for him to be there..
2007-12-14 04:29:17 · 18 answers · asked by asummersregret 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They can hold him until bail is paid or the trial date.
Honey wake up and do the right thing for you and your baby...get rid of him or get used to him not being around because this is going to be a habit.
He is telling you a bunch of BS - you do not usually get on probabtion for somebody's medication in your car....... he had a controlled substance at school - shows he is not bright.
Secondly - if you have to go to court for something - you are given notice - as does your Probation officer. For whatever reason your boyfriend either forgot or chose not to show up.
He needs to straighten up now, play by the rules and clean up his act to be deserving of being in your life and your child's.
2007-12-14 04:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by teekay1972 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends if he got a suspended sentence with the probation. If the sentence was suspended pending successful completion of his probation (i.e. didn't get in trouble again) then he could very well spend some time in jail. A lot of it also depends on the probation officer and the judge if he'll be able to bond out. If so, the bond will probably be higher and will probably end up with some jail time to boot. Since he's habitual, the probation officer that was assigned to hom will more than likely violate him and be done with it. Sorry for your trouble, but I think you need to get another boyfriend. I've seen you're other questions have to do with your BF.
2016-05-23 22:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by odilia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't comment about your relationship with this guy, that's your business. Nor will I comment about the thing about it being someone else's drugs in his car. The fact remains that he either was convicted of the charge and they placed him on probation OR he took a plea deal en lieu of going to trial. Either way, the first two things don't matter.
This is what does matter, per your question, how long before he can get out. Answer, when he posts the bond for the bail. His bond (or bail) has been set at $100K, the court will need all of that money before they'll release him. Before your jaw hits the floor, there is a solution but that's not going to help much either. Bondsmen, or a bail bond company, will let you give them 10-20% of the bond and they post the rest. Not sure how they make money, but I know that's how it works.
So, you'll need to come up with $10-20K, which I am sure you don't have as most don't, to give to a bail bond company before he can get out of jail.
Now, from state to state, I am not sure if this varies. This is how it works in TX and I can't imagine it's so different from state to state.
2007-12-14 04:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by craig.simons 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, your bf is a liar! Big time! Nobody gets on probation for someone leaving their meds in their car! That's total BS!
I can't believe that anyone would forget to appear in court, especially if they are on probation, unless they are retarded to begin with! You don't say what charges are responsible for the $100,000 bail? Must be pretty bad!
How much time did he have left on his probation? It makes a difference, because he can be sent to jail/prison for that time left, in addition to whatever time he gets on this last charge!
Do youself, and especially your baby, a favor. Forget about this looser and move on with your life! He'll never never amount to a tinkers damn! I'll guarantee he will be in and out of jail and prison for the rest of his life! Is that what you want for your child?
2007-12-14 04:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to say but he knew he had a court date...and blew it off....you are in the real world..when you drive YOU are responsible for who and what is in YOUR vehicle....
OK maybe he didn't blow it off so much as he forgot...but the point is still the same. You are now grown up, and in the grown up world you yourself have to be responsible for YOURSELF...this isn't like grade school where ya get sent home w/ a note from the teacher....
Kids are in such a freaking hurry to be treated as adults....until they fcuk up....then they wanna play the, but I didn't know....I'm just a kid....not my fault.
Grow up...you have a responsibility to that kid yer carrying. YOU will be the example that child learns from....so you decide, and you decide now....what do you want for your child?
If your bf was so damned interested in being a part of yer life, and being there for the baby...he should have used the sense he was born with, and acted like the adult he was pretending to be when ya both had unprotected sex in the first place.
2007-12-14 04:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tira A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look i know this does not sound good but my wife and i have gone through the same thing. i am on probation for criminal damage of property and obstruct of legal process. the books and law will not tell you this but from personal experience. the probation will not get revoked unless charged with a new case, or they have revoked your probation more thatn twice. yes it will take time for them to get what they want done. first appearances and bond setting, etc. i know it takes time, sighs, i've been there. so just hold strong and all will be well. some court will allow them to be there during pregnancy so request that of the judge.
2007-12-14 04:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by JAKE 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He may not be telling you the truth. You don't go to jail for a adhd prescription. You may not have the full story. This guy may not be good for you. I'd seek more info.
2007-12-14 04:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His irresponsible behavior does not bode well for your future together. Now is as good a time as any to get used to being independent, because if you stick with him you'll wind up alone and disappointed anyway.
Save yourself years of grief...lose him.
2007-12-14 04:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by clayinspiration 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he is on probation, I am sure his probation officer "mentioned" that to him. I would find someone else to go with you for the birth.
2007-12-14 04:37:34 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
come on... you don't go down for adhd meds someone left in your car?! isn't that the stuff dumb *** kids have been taking without a prescription?
You don't need this guy.
2007-12-14 04:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by Itsa Secret 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋