If I’m on felony probation and got a speeding ticket, do I tell my probation officer or just pay the ticket?
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If I’m on felony probation and got a speeding ticket, do I tell my probation officer or just pay the ticket?
The police just told me to pay the ticket.
Asked on December 17, 2014 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, speeding tickets - or other minor traffic infractions - do not violate probation. But I would read the terms of your probation (it will be spelled out) and consider discussing it with your probation officer to be up front.
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