What to do if I got picked up on a warrant for a 3 year old probation violation?
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What to do if I got picked up on a warrant for a 3 year old probation violation?
I missed a payment; I have court in a few days and I’m nervous. My friend told me i should waive my right to a public defender and just plead guilty but this makes me feel a bit uneasy. I have a job and split custody/child support, so I can’t really afford to go to jail. How would you say I should proceed?
Asked on July 22, 2015 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Much of what you can do will depend on the court and your probation officer. You really need to have an attorney to help you... whether it's a court appointed or retained attorney. Sometimes, surviving a revocation is just a mater of catching up some community service and fine payments. Other times, it means jail time. Because you do have split custody, you may be able to simple sit out jail time during times that you don't have your children. Sometimes judges are less than patient with people who have violated their conditions of probation... that's why you really need to get an attorney lined up to help you... so that they can help you reassure the judge and your probation officer that you have moved forward in a positive direction and are no longer in need to rehabilitation.
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