I served a year in jail for a Felony count for drug trafficking. I am on probation right now and I just got arrested for being publically intoxicated but I was not committing another crime like fighting anyone or causing a disturbance. What consequences will I be facing?
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There are several different ways to violate your probation depending on the exact details of your probation agreement; however, being arrested for any reason will definitely be considered a violation of your probation.
Consequences as part of violating your probation, aside from the new charges you will be facing for the recent arrest, include having your probationary period extended, counseling, community service, revised stiffer probationary terms, and/or even possible jail time.
However, considering the minor offense you became arrested for, consulting with a Criminal Defense Attorney to fight your probation violation would be highly recommended. A skilled attorney could help get the probation violation penalties reduced and perhaps, not applicable depending on the overall circumstances.
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Posted by Staff Writer on 22 Jan 2010