What are the possible consequences of getting arrested while still on probation for a previous offense?
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What are the possible consequences of getting arrested while still on probation for a previous offense?
My son is currently on probation with a little over 2 months left. He has kept up with the terms -community service, all meetings, 1 payment left. He was arrested a couple of months ago on possesion of marijuana under 2 ozs and paraphernalia. He informed his PO at his nbext meeting; at the time nothing was done. Then at his last meeting he was arrested for VOP. What are we facing? We have no legal representation court appointed or otherwise.
Asked on June 22, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No matter how close he was to completing the terms of his probation he was still in violation. He wasn't immediately arrested since his PO needs to investigate the matter. Once he did and was satisfied that your son was indeed in violation of his probation need legal representation for this. You need to consult with a criminal law attorney directly and in your area. I don't know what your son's financial situation is. He might qualify for representation by the Public Defender. If he does not meet income eligibility requirements however will not be appointed. So check to see if he qualifies for Legal Aid assistance. If not, then contact the local Bar Association in the county in which this has all taken place; they may have a list of attorneys who will take his case "pro bono" (for free) or at least for a reduced fee based on his income/circumstances. Finally, if there is a law school nearby to the court that he must appear in, see if they have a free/low cost legal clinic that will take his case.
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