Can my felony PO violate me for entering a bar just to play pool for a couple hours even though I did not drink?
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Can my felony PO violate me for entering a bar just to play pool for a couple hours even though I did not drink?
I successfully completed SAFP, am current on my fee’s, have never failed a UA (which I take twice a month), and am current with my community service. So far I have been have been on felony DWI probation (3rd offense) since my conviction 11/13/09 and I have 9 years to go. My PO has a reputation of being strict. The only thing she has to rely on is that my ID was scanned at the door of the entrance at the bar and it was verified through TABC. So I know that she’s has checked through them for verification purpose’s. I am really scared for my wife and 4 children if I go to prison for 8 years. What are my chances of being violated?
Asked on February 22, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I would say that if entering the bar was considered a violation of your probation - and you need to review the parameters of the probation to be sure - that the chances are pretty good that you will be held in violation. I would strongly suggest that you seek consultation from a criminal defense attorney in your are on the matter as soon as you possibly can. Take the first step. D not wait for the other shoe to drop so to speak. You have really been diligent thus far from what you have said here so that is definitely a plus in your favor. But it may not be enough.
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