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No, they can not violate you at this point if you have completed your probation.
No, they can not violate you at this point if you have completed your probation.

If waiting on getting my ssi can i have my probation and restituton waived?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Yes but you have to file a motion to ask the judge to do it.
Yes but you have to file a motion to ask the judge to do it.

Can a parole officer continously come by the home if parole person has not violated any laws and meets officer as requested?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Yes, the parole officer can come by anytime that they like.
Yes, the parole officer can come by anytime that they like.
Sorry, I can't tell you if it will or won't. Sometimes it is just hit or miss.
Sorry, I can't tell you if it will or won't. Sometimes it is just hit or miss.
If you are off of probation, then your conduct is governed by the laws for everybody else. Thus, it is not against the law for you to be "around" another person who is still on probation.
If you are off of probation, then your conduct is governed by the laws for everybody else. Thus, it is not against the law for you to be "around"... Read More

Why is case is dismissed in court so they still try that case again at parole revocation hearing

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
A court hearing and a parole violation hearing are conducted by separate entities and have different  standards of proof. That is why there are two separate hearings.
A court hearing and a parole violation hearing are conducted by separate entities and have different  standards of proof. That is why there are... Read More

I have a warrant but I want to move forward with a divorce

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Not sure what the question is.
Not sure what the question is.

Why is the Tennessee felony website still showing that I'm on formal probation when my expiration date was July 20, 2019?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Sometimes it takes time for the system to catch up with reality. The only one who can answer your question is your probation officer.
Sometimes it takes time for the system to catch up with reality. The only one who can answer your question is your probation officer.

Can my parole violation be terminated or transferred?

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
If a parole violation has already been filed, then it is kind of late to be thinking about that now. However, if no violation has been filed, you might reach out to your PO and talk about it with him/her.
If a parole violation has already been filed, then it is kind of late to be thinking about that now. However, if no violation has been filed, you... Read More

What determines if I get my street value

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
If you are asking how much time (if any) you are going to get, I can not answer that question as they are to many unknown factors.
If you are asking how much time (if any) you are going to get, I can not answer that question as they are to many unknown factors.

I have a court date for vop. Could I be drug tested in court even though I don't have a lawyer and it is my first court appearance?

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
yes it is possible that you will be drug tested especially if the charge that you are on probation for is a drug charge and the alleged violation is a failed drug screen.
yes it is possible that you will be drug tested especially if the charge that you are on probation for is a drug charge and the alleged violation is... Read More

My husband violated his probation for the first time in 5 years

Answered 7 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Can't answer the question because it would be up to the judge to decide whether to impose the original sentence or some less sentence.
Can't answer the question because it would be up to the judge to decide whether to impose the original sentence or some less sentence.
Not sure what the question is but leaving Arkansas without permission would get this parole violated.
Not sure what the question is but leaving Arkansas without permission would get this parole violated.

My husband violated his probation for the first time. He hasn't been in trouble in 5 years

Answered 7 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Sorry but I can't answer your question because it depends on the judge to impose the sentence.
Sorry but I can't answer your question because it depends on the judge to impose the sentence.
A warrant can be withdrawn by the judge that issued it.  Different counties have different rules on whether they let it be known if there is an outstanding warrant on a person or not.
A warrant can be withdrawn by the judge that issued it.  Different counties have different rules on whether they let it be known if there is an... Read More
It will be up to the judge to decide whether to violate her or not. 
It will be up to the judge to decide whether to violate her or not. 

Can you please help

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Not sure what you mean so you need to contact an attorney in your area.
Not sure what you mean so you need to contact an attorney in your area.

What happens when your on parole in Texas and probation in Tennessee and I fail ua?

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Can't tell you exactly what will happen but the excuse that I didn't use but "was around it" generally doesn't work. Since it was your first violation, you might do some time or the court might extend probation and increase urine tests.
Can't tell you exactly what will happen but the excuse that I didn't use but "was around it" generally doesn't work. Since it was your first... Read More

Will i go to jail for a failed urine analysis?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
You might go to jail, just depends upon the judge. The judge might also extend your probation instead of sending you to jail or might do both.
You might go to jail, just depends upon the judge. The judge might also extend your probation instead of sending you to jail or might do both.
I have no answer for you because he has to deal with TDOC and what it will do or not do.
I have no answer for you because he has to deal with TDOC and what it will do or not do.
You need to speak with the attorney who represented you at the time. You will probably find that you were suppose to pay "fine plus costs" on the judgment form.
You need to speak with the attorney who represented you at the time. You will probably find that you were suppose to pay "fine plus costs" on the... Read More

What happens if I fail a drug test while on probation?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
You need to hire an attorney.
You need to hire an attorney.

how does a person fight back from probation violation

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Go to court and tell the judge what happened.
Go to court and tell the judge what happened.

If you get sent to prison on a violation of probation can you still try to get reinstated while in prison?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Parole And Probation
Since he has a lawyer, you need to address this question to his lawyer.
Since he has a lawyer, you need to address this question to his lawyer.
There is no time limit for when the board must make a decision. In its own time.
There is no time limit for when the board must make a decision. In its own time.