QUESTION
What will happen after I violated my probation for the first time?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2013 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
More details to this question:
I am on probation for burglary and due to end this May. I never violated before now. I got arrested for simple assault. I'm located in New Jersey. The judge put bail for $1500 and I paid and went home. When I got arrested they never said anything about me violating probation which I found weird. I had a fight with my wife but she didn't put any charges nor a restraining order. So instead on the yellow paper copy they gave me saying Domestic Violence, it said simple assault. So I'm worried what will happen to me since I do have my wife and kids. I don't know what to do from here. They told me I have court the 4th of Feb. Should I call my PO? Or is this a small court in my city as municipal court? Because my other courts were at the superior court.
1 ANSWER
Simple assault is handled in municipal court. However, if you plead guilty or are found guilty then you could be summoned for a violation of probation hearing. Several things could happen at the hearing, including a jail sentance. Or nothing could happen, if you're lucky. You will definitely want to retain an attorney to assist you in this.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 9:43 AM