Is a DUI a violation of probation?
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Most likely it is.  Check your copy of the probation order.  If you don't have a copy, see if the court has its records on-line.  If not, have someone get a copy for you.\nThen, contact your attorney or the public defender to set up a hearing for you to come in on the possible probation violation.  This way you (1) show the court you understand there is a problem, and (2) avoid getting popped on a Friday night and spending three days -- or more -- in jail.\nDepending on the original crime, the particular rules in your state, and the particular judge, you might be able to remain on probation, and not locked up.
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Rule #1, NEVER listen to legal advice from non-professionals,(Like me)\nRule #2, It ain't over 'til it's over.\n\n You can be held responsible for not taking the meds. Commission of another crime while on probation can mean trouble. Other than that, my opinion, or anyone elses for that matter, will not help.
713988
it is a violation. The best thing you can do is be honest with the judge and hope he gives you a warning.
525979
If I am not mistaken, you are assigned a probation officer for a certain period of time and must meet with him/her regardless of whether your community service is completed or not.  You have no options if you don't want to get in even more serious trouble.
929115
In today's climate 2 DUIs are definitely not good at all. Get a good lawyer to work with the DA and get into outpatient substance abuse counseling. You can probably get off with probation and continued counseling. I wish you luck whatever happens. One last word: If drinking is causing you problems, you might have a problem with drinking.
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I think you should contact court services, or whoever is in charge of your probation and explain this to them and perhaps try to ask them for an extension.  If you are required to attend court, pending a probation violation hearing, I'd either try to communicate with the presiding judge who might be able to grant you an extension or may be able to work things out so that you will be re-sentenced in such a way that you'll be able to complete all the conditions and obligations of your probation.\n\nAt the very least, if you feel you need more time to get this community service madness taken care of before you appear in court, you could always contact the clerk of court's office and have your hearing rescheduled.  Sometimes you can do this a number of times before you actually have to appear in court, and by that time, you may be able to find the time to take care of your community service hours.  \n\nIn the meantime, you should see about getting at least a start on your community service hours, because some hours is going to look way better to the judge than no hours, which means you didn't put forth any effort to do as you were asked.  \n\nIf all else fails, and none of the above helps you, call around in your community and see if you can't get a free consultation with a defense attorney who will be able to point you in the right direction.\n\nGood luck.
335624
In some jurisdictions, it stands for "A Violation of Probation".  I don't know about Massachusetts.
696183
Not sure about Florida specifically, but normally you are placed on probation for a specific period of time.  Once you violate the terms of your probation, the "clock stops", meaning that are now in limbo as far as running the clock out on your probation time.  The remaining time on your probation sentence will stay on the books forever or until you are caught and the probation violation is adjudged by going back to court.\nSo, to answer your question, a probation warrant does not expire.  That's the way it is in Texas and I'm sure most states.
1077303
Bench probation is standard in all misdemeanor cases, very rarely will you get in trouble for it. However in this case it appears they are aggressively pursuing the charge which I find odd for a drunk in public. I would say you are charged with PC 647 (f) disorderly conduct as with most misdemeanors you can be confined for a year with hefty fines. I think the reason your attorney is telling you to plead not guilty is to leave some room for plea bargaining. He may be able to plea away the drunk in public for a violation of probation, they may even want you to pay the disputed bar tab. I have never seen a drunk in public vigorously pursued before, they are generally a case of dry out and kick out, unless you are a repeat offender then treatment comes into play.
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It depends on whether if that was the reason that you are on probation. If so, then he can't force you, but he may give you an ultimatum. Saying that, its either you quit drinking or you go back to jail. I believe he/she can do that.
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You may end up serving the full term.  If your probation was for 2 years, you may serve 2 years in prison since you violated your terms of probation.  If additional charges are filed, you may serve more time.
681433
I wish you had provided more information.  If I understand you correctly you violated probation 3 years ago.  \n\nIf that is correct, you will be given a hearing after you turn yourself in or get arrested.  It depends on why you were violated.  By not showing up, however, is enough for you to be violated.\n\nSuggestion, contact a bail bond agent and make arrangements for a bail bond then turn yourself in.  Generally the judge will be more open to explanations about your situation if you take responisibility and turn yourself in.  \n\nBe aware, however, some states do not allow you to be bonded out on probation violations until disposition is complete.  \n\nGood luck!
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no. a driving offense is a violation. a crime is defined as a misdemeanor or felony. if you were arrested for dwi, vehicular manslaughter. etc a moving violation summons will not equal a crime. a criminal court summons will ( I don't know what it would be called where you live but you would have to answer in criminal court not traffic court)
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In several states, after a certain number of years of no DUIs, a new DUI is considered a first offense.\n\nIt sucks.  If I were in charge of the world, a person arrested for DUI would lose their license for a minimum of 2 years on a first offense and would pay thousands of dollars in fines.  They also would be permanently required to only drive vehicles with breathalyzers installed.  If any alcohol is detected, the car won't start.  If they violate these penalties, they would be imprisoned in work camps.\n\nAnyone killing anyone as a result of drinking and driving would be indicted and stand trial for murder.\n\nCan you tell that I'm sick and tired of drunks on the road?
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well im on probation and i failed a drug test when i first started my probation period, what happened to me was i got a warning for the first dirty test and i haven't had a second, alls i can tell ya is don't have another one dood,generally they give ya one freebie..at least where i live they do cause i know other people who have had a freebie too...good luck and stay outta trouble til ya get off probation!!
305267
Your friend can request for a hearing before the judge and discuss this matter.  The probation officer probably had your friend sign a statement indicating that they had violated their probation to make it easier for revocation of the probation.
737711
no it will not be turned into a DUI. there are times when an officer will charge someone with a lesser offense cutting them a break, then the person will go to court and act like a total a** and try to get off scott free. at this time the judge will increase the charges, i have seen this many times in both criminal and traffic, but NEVER an upgrade to DUI. bloodwork and much additional written observation, evidence, handholding ect, is necessary. if they did not already file a warrant or a complaint it is too late now. DUI's are becoming bigger and bigger spank jobs. if you want to "beat" your little pinch, you probably can by hiring a criminal attorney that works in the area that the police patrol, because some of them will have a healthy working relationship with law-enforcement. most of the time in court you have working class and common criminals. i will assume that you were respectful to the officer. the best strategy is for yourself and the attorney to kiss some serious a** and apologize to the officer, say that your behavior was way out of line, was an isolated incident, you have learned from it and that it will never, ever happen again, you are very sorry  with head held low to the ground. either way as a juvy, you are going to be ok but the KEY after any ticket or arrest is humility. they are holding all the cards.