I missed three visits and owe $145.00 on probation restitution. I did not catch a new case but I have violation of probation bench warrant pending. Is there a way I can still revoke probation although my probation period was over on September 20, 2012. How much time can I face?
As long as the motion seeking to revoke your probation was filed before your probation was over, your probation can be revoked. The amount of time you face is the jail sentence that as suspended. You should seek the advice of a criminal defense attorney to see whether there are any options to revocation.
If you have an active bench warrant that must be taken care of. Yes, the judge could revoke your probation and re-sentence you for the original offense. The amount of time you face depends on what the maximum penalty was for that offense and how much jail credit, if any, you have. The judge could also decide just to extend or add to your probation.
Your probation period is suspended when your probation is revoked for non-compliance. The way the compliance occurs is to issue a warrant and bring you to court to explain why you should not be held for violating your probation terms. You face the maximum.
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