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.
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