Do Not Stop Reporting To Your Probation Officer.

The number one reason for a probation violation to be filled is that the probationer does not attend their scheduled visit.  There are several reasons why this may occur,  Commonly, they do not have the money to pay for their probation and secondly they think they might test positive for drugs if they are drug tested.  Most judges have a working knowledge of all their probationers via their probation officers and want them to succeed.  Thus, they find it insulting when a person  knowingly fails to meet with their probation officer.  A judge usually understands the financial hardship one may be going through.  In fact, a judge can not violate a person's probation solely for not paying the money that is owed.   Additionally, most judges understand that someone may have a drug problem if they test positive more then once but they will be less likely to offer anyone assistance if they fail to show up for a scheduled visit.  In summary, failing to attend a scheduled visit may be more harmful than you may realize.

If you would like to speak to one of our attorneys regarding your particular situation please call our law firm at (713) 242-1779.  Also, you can visit our website at www.mmalaw.com.

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Damon Hightower - June 24, 2009 6:13 PM

well my dad is in jail because of they say that he didnt pay his probation officer and i promise u he did he use to go pay it every friday and now hes been in there for 2 days and i miss him and his probation officer wont go and see him in jail

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