Can a probation officer add new violations and or classes without me knowing?
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Can a probation officer add new violations and or classes without me knowing?
I do not get along with my probation officer and she has said that even though I have paid my fees, and done the classes, and completed my community service, she is going to revoke my probation. She says I have multiple violations and new classes to take. However, she wont tell me by email or phone what those classes are nor the violations are? How am I suppose to fix this if she wont tell me what the violations are or when they occurred?
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the law, if the terms of your probation are being changed per the exiting court order or are being revoked, your probation officer has to have a motion filed in court with notice to you giving you an opportunity to respond under Due Process considerations under the federal and all state constitutions. I suggest that you may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney further about your situation.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the law, if the terms of your probation are being changed per the exiting court order or are being revoked, your probation officer has to have a motion filed in court with notice to you giving you an opportunity to respond under Due Process considerations under the federal and all state constitutions. I suggest that you may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney further about your situation.
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