QUESTION
Since I was arrested, is this still a probation violation even if I didn't have to go to court?
Asked on Jan 14th, 2016 on DUI/DWI - California
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I was charged with a first DUI on 7/2014. I finished all my classes, fines, etc. and have my license back. I am on informal probation for three years until 2017. I was recently arrested for public intoxication. I went to jail and was cooperative so they let me out in 3-4 hours after running my prints or whatever it is they do. I didn't have to go to court or anything. Is this something I should bring up with a lawyer to get taken care of now instead of leaving it and having penalties be worse later on? Could I be jailed for this?
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Yes. One of the terms of your probation was not to violate any laws, which refers to misdemeanor and felony laws. Public intoxication is a misdemeanor, which is why you should hire a lawyer to get it dismissed or infracted. Otherwise you could be violated for probation. If you look at your citation, you will see a court date.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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No. Relax you only have to worry about misdemeanor and felonies that they charge you with.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2016 at 5:42 PM