i have a  court date  tomorrow. it is for probation violation. how can i  keep from going to jail.?
490177
I am a little unclear as to why you have a violation.  You said you had no transportation... to what?  Did you miss a court date or appointment with your P.O.?  Either way, don't bother telling the judge you didn't have a ride.  \n\nOne of the main purposes of putting someone on probation is to give the individual an opportunity to be come responsible (and law abiding).  \n\nIt is possible that you will get a little county jail time, however, if it's your first violation you most likely will end up with just your ass being chewed on a little.\n\nGood luck...............by the way, you DO HAVE A RIDE TOMORROW, RIGHT!
913625
If bail is an option, they may let him out on his own recognizance. If it is treated the same as a Violation of Probation, he may have to stay in jail till his court date.\n\nGood Luck to you both. However keep in mind that driving on a suspended license is illegal for a really good reason. Needing to drive for work is not a valid reason. If he had bit the bullet & paid all the fees, he would not have this problem. (Don't tell me he could not afford it as I paid my fine on time & got teh windshield replaced with an under poverty income.) He could have hired a driver for this period or asked friends for rides, or use the bus? I had to do that for 2 months while my car was laid up. I cost me no more than the gas would have cost.
304795
If your probation worker is worth his salt he'll mandate you attend a counseling program for batterers. Group counseling is most effective. I worked with victims of domestic violence for 11 years. \n\nThere may be home visits and ongoing checks of your police record. Your po might check on you in the evening, on the weekend or holidays. They may also do random drug and/or alcohol testing. This information comes from the State of Illinois, Lake County.
898241
If this was not his first offense, I would assume he has a probation/parole officer.  If so, have him contact his PO and turn himself in.  If it was a first time offense, call the DA and have him 'turn himself in'--he will probably be arrested on the warrant, but could be out on bail in a few hours.  Taking the first step by voluntarily surrendering will be much better for him in the eyes of a judge than being stopped for a minor traffic violation and arrested on the warrant because he got 'caught'.  Added plus is that if he is guilty--turning himself in may influence the judge's decision at sentencing.
63566
You definitely will do more time than if you were doing this while NOT on probation!\n\nEither way, illegal, and you deserve everything the law can throw at you.\n\nUPDATE: I wish to openly apologize to the poster of this question who felt that I was personally attacking her with my response. That was not my intent. I was answering the question in the same 2nd-person style in which it was written.
552826
First off, contact the district attorney's office ASAP. Tell them you want to push for the max sentence for him. Second, tell them withdraw the plea bargain from him and take it to a jury trial. Lastly, if they don't want to heed what you are saying, remind them that the news would be interested in this story.\n\nWith all of that said, you need to hear out the DA as to why this is (only probation) being offered. There may be circumstances that you are not aware of. I can't imagine what, but I have heard of a few that have actually made sense. \n\nBottom line, when this goes to court, you need to be there. I mean any hearing, preliminary hearing, motion hearing, jury trial, or sentencing hearing. Your presence will remind them how serious you are about this. If he is convicted, speak at his sentencing hearing and let the judge know exactly what your daughter had gone through.
1044563
The unknown legal aspects regarding you and your crime are crucial to anyone giving advice regarding your predicament.  Maybe consider a consult with with an attorney who knows your court and will not take your case.  You need legal representation to consider the specifics of your crime and answer your questions.  First be ready to pay their fee and hear their impression.   If not, don't waste your time and money.   \n\nIndications of personal and social stability as well as past legal history are likely key to the very important consideration of your ability to successfully complete probation.  \n\nAfter the judge, the D/A's office can be the best indication of what will happen.  Check out what is happening with others charged with similar crimes.  If the crime has been in the papers and/or is currently considered serious in the context of your county then significant jail time is likely.    Any history of substance abuse, instability, or arrests and convictions usually increases the likelihood of jail or prison time.\n\nIf there was any violence or threat of violence associated with you or any others involved in any aspect of the crime then prison time is likely.
723089
It should come down to what the terms of the probation are. I have heard of it going either way. One judge said yes, you are a family, stay together. Another said no, no association with other felons. Talk to a lawyer. Because there is a business involved, which is a third entity, you might get a break.
507285
That depends on the conditions of your probation I suppose. If one of the conditions is that you attend this type of training by a specific date and you fail to do that especially knowing that a judge ordered it then yes you can be rearrested for violation of probation. If you have done all the other requirements it seems to me like you are one step away from completing your probation so why blow it now. You certainly won't be able to take care of your child in the pokey will you? You are not attempting to please your probation officer by completing these terms of probation. You are simply doing what the court has ordered and it is not a personal issue with your PO. Your agreement is with the court.\nGood Luck!!
346361
Just pay the ticket before your court date and you never have to see a judge, or waste a day and go to court he'll probably just make you pay the fine, but sometimes you can take driving classes or something so that the ticket won't go on your record.\n\nAs for the warning it should never be brought up again, it never happened.
994126
have a  friend that had to make same choice (different charges, she's wearing a braclet for a year) Take the 45 days! Your friends will still come see you and usually your probation officer will give you time out to do important things with advance notice.  Have you ever been in jail, even over night?  County jail is prob where you will be and it's the worst.  You'll be sorry if you choose jail. Trust me!
748336
You go to the station and ask for a grievance form. They may try to talk you out of it.\n\n\nAnd nobody can send you back to jail because you filed a complaint while on probation.
937361
*** call the probation officer right away and let her know you're not living there.  it's REALLY not gonna look good if she thinks you're lyin to her.
205565
your public defender can help you.  i suggest you plead guilty for a lighter sentence.  hopefully you can get a few years of probation and no time in the pokey.  good luck.
757961
If you get a piece of paper in the mail issuing you a court date...you better go to court, otherwise they can arrest you for failure to appear.  If you owe the money, it's best to try and just pay it...we all hate doing it, but it's the right thing to do.
693781
Call the probation department--I'm surprised you weren't put on supervision, your officer would refer you.
900782
it depends on a number of factors.He still might get probation,if he has been in compliance with his current probation. Tell him to ask for a public defender,or hire an attorney.