What to do if I’m on probation for a drug felony that was initially for a 6 month period but it’s been 2 years since I have not been able to pay off fines?
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What to do if I’m on probation for a drug felony that was initially for a 6 month period but it’s been 2 years since I have not been able to pay off fines?
I just received a misdemeanor for open intoxication, even though I blew a 0.0; I had an open beer. I’m thinking of fighting the ticket and paying off felony probation before I go to court. Will this work so I don’t go to jail due to violating probation? I’m enrolled in school and I have a job.
Asked on August 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Please get a lawyer to go with you. Let the lawyer help you pay off the fines now and explain for you that you did not have the funds until now. At first glance it appears that you have violated probation and that may be the bottom line. If you had to pay the fines as a condition of probation and you did not then you could be in trouble. Please do not do this alone. You are making strides toward a new life and you should be proud of that. Now you need a little insurance to make sure things go smoothly. A lawyer is such insurance.
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