What to do if I got a DUI last spring and was given unsupervised probation but I just got a MIC last night?
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What to do if I got a DUI last spring and was given unsupervised probation but I just got a MIC last night?
What consequences will this have?
Asked on February 18, 2013 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on the attitude of the judge, the prosecutor, and your probation officer. Some jurisdictions are more liberal and will view your new offense as a symptom of a problem and modify your probation to address a drinking problem. This would include supervised probation, drug/alcohol counseling, and potentially AA meetings.
If you are in a jurisdiction that has a hard nose approach to probation violations and see a new offense as a disrespect to the court, then you could potentially face jail time up to the amount of original time originally suspended by the court when they placed you on probation.
More and more jurisdictions are offering programs to help people with drinking problems and addiction issues. Consider at least arranging a consultation with a couple of local criminal defense attorneys to see what programs are available in your jurisdiction and how to access those programs to avoid a complete revocation of your probation.
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