If I’m 2 years into my 5 year probation for drug charges, all fines are paid and I haven’t gotten into any more trouble, can I petition the court to drop or reduce my probation time?
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If I’m 2 years into my 5 year probation for drug charges, all fines are paid and I haven’t gotten into any more trouble, can I petition the court to drop or reduce my probation time?
Asked on January 24, 2014 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Stan Helinski / McKinley Law Group
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Absolutely. You should have very good reasons to do so---that it interferes with your job, that it's affecting your ability to travel for your job, etc. You need to have a very good reason.
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