i have a bipolar disorder a **** problem i have 3 positive urine while in tretment will i go to jail

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i have a bipolar disorder a **** problem i have 3 positive urine while in tretment will i go to jail

Asked on June 12, 2009 under Criminal Law, New York

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S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

If you are on probation, the issue will be what your probation officer thinks of the positive drug tests and whether or not they are from prescribed medications taken as a result of your illness. It is in the discretion of your probation officer as to whether you violated probation terms. If he feels you have then you will be violated and you will be charged with probation violation. The ramifications of this then become at the discretion of the Judge who originally sentenced you. If the underlying charge was for drugs and you are doing the same drugs in treatment, you in all likelihood will be terminated from probation and given jail time. There are a lot of factors involved and I suggest you immediately contact an attorney in your area to discuss your options. This is especially true if you have been violated but it may be a good idea to contact one even if you have not yet been violated because the attorney may be able to speak with your po and resolve it before it gets that far.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I'm not exactly sure of your question here.  It sounds as though you are on probation.  If that's the case and you have had not one, not two, but three positive urine tests (I assume for drugs), then yes it's a pretty fair assumption that jail time is in your future.  However, without more details its hard to say for sure.

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

How your illness could affect your possible prosecution on a substance abuse charge is something you need to discuss with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in your area.  The law about mental illness as an excuse varies from state to state, and tends to be very sensitive to the unique facts of each case, including what a psychiatrist is willing to say under oath.  You need to be very honest with your attorney and your mental health providers, at this point, to get the help you need and to have your best interests protected.  One place to find a lawyer who can help you is our website, http://attorneypages.com


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