If I am on probation in for a DUI and just got a public intoxication charge in another state, will my probation officer find out about this new charge?
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If I am on probation in for a DUI and just got a public intoxication charge in another state, will my probation officer find out about this new charge?
Asked on December 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
David West / West & Corvelli
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should see a lawyer to find out the best plan of action here. In many cases if you tell your probation officer about a new minor offense, they will not seek to have you arrested for a probation violation. Most states, like Georgia, require you to report new arrests to your probation officer or that is another violation of your probation. Of course, probation could still want to see you arrested for violating your new probation but if you have a good criminal defense lawyer then they may be able to prevent this, see that you are released quickly from jail, or get you into court quickly so you are not sitting for very long.
If you choose not to tell then you run the risk they will find out anyway and be much harder on you for not telling them. Of course, you have to decide what is best for you - but a free consultation with an expert in these situations couldn't hurt.
Good Luck!
David West
Attorney at Law
David West / David West & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should see a lawyer to find out the best plan of action here. In many cases if you tell your probation officer about a new minor offense, they will not seek to have you arrested for a probation violation. Most states, like Georgia, require you to report new arrests to your probation officer or that is another violation of your probation. Of course, probation could still want to see you arrested for violating your new probation but if you have a good criminal defense lawyer then they may be able to prevent this, see that you are released quickly from jail, or get you into court quickly so you are not sitting for very long.
If you choose not to tell then you run the risk they will find out anyway and be much harder on you for not telling them. Of course, you have to decide what is best for you - but a free consultation with an expert in these situations couldn't hurt.
Good Luck!
David West
Attorney at Law
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