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Will I be sentenced to prison or jail time for probation violation?
Asked on Nov 24th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was sentenced to probation 18 mos for theft. It was my first and last offense. After 15 mos of probation at the same address, I was evicted and I notified my probation officer. Left messages and never heard anything back. The scheduled date of my release rolled around and I had still heard nothing from her. I was accepted to state university and my 3rd week in school my family called me to notify me that a warrant had been issued for my arrest. I am going to turn myself in Monday, but I have to drop out of school. I have had no police contact nor have I been in any more trouble, I even played piano for a local church. What do you believe the outcome of this case will be?
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You will need to hire an attorney and tell him or her all the facts.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2013 at 4:58 AM
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Cynthia Henley
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Any answer you receive would be a guess.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 2:56 AM
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From what you say based on that alone sounds like you may be okay.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 2:48 AM
John J. Carney
I am surprised that you were violated for that, but you should have talked to your probation officer in person and gotten permission to move, go to another city, or do anything before you were released from probation. Even a letter would be better than a phone message and you will now have to surrender and ask for a hearing on the violation.
Answered on Dec 03rd, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
I would hope since you had left messages that they just end the probation.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 6:47 AM
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You should have a lawyer represent you on the probation violation and present this evidence to the court. It is possible to work out an extended probation term or other alternative other than jail.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 4:37 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
It is highly unlikely you will get jail time. Explain to the court as you wrote here. Making sure you mention giving your probation officer the change of address.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. A lot will depend on why the arrest warrant was issued. If you were originally represented by an attorney I suggest that you contact that attorney immediately. If you were not represented, I strongly suggest that you immediately contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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It's hard to say without knowing more particulars of your case. Generally, if you have either pled or been found guilty of violating your probation there are a number of possibilities. Your probation can continue with maybe some length or additional conditions added, you could be sentenced to jail for the violation and still have your probation continue, or your probation could be revoked and be re-sentenced for the original offense. Probably the first or second scenarios are the most probable in your situation, however all that depends on who the judge is, what your probation officer is recommending, etc. Consult with a lawyer before you plead to anything or accept any deals. You may have grounds to contest the violation and you can run a hearing to let the judge decide.
Answered on Nov 26th, 2012 at 5:51 PM