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I''m on probation for theft a misdemeanor in tn. My probation officer said she will violate me for taking a prescription of hydrocodone. Can she?
Asked on Nov 11th, 2011 on Business Law - Alabama
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I received this prescription after I was put on probation.. she told me that she will violate me if I don''t quit taking them...and she is going to call the doctor that wrote the perscription..can she do this legally. If so how..and can she violate me if I don''t quit?
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As a general matter, you are entitled to notice and a hearing before a judge before your probation can be revoked; it is not something that a probation officer can do unilaterally. Sometimes a probation officer may suspect that prescription drugs are being misused. If your prescription relates to a bona fide medical condition and you can prove it, then you should not have anything to fear. This is not legal advice, and you should consult a criminal defense attorney for specific advice.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2011 at 7:22 AM