Is it possible to pay a warrant for a probation violation off without going to jail?
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Is it possible to pay a warrant for a probation violation off without going to jail?
Sentenced to 180 days with 90 of them suspended.
Asked on October 21, 2010 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The way that you have phrased your question is unclear and I am not sure what really happened here. But it is clear that you violated your probation, correct? A violation of probation can result in probation being revoked and your being sentenced to the full time you were supposed to serve under the original sentence. It can also result in additional time or requirements being added to probation. But the warrant is what has been issued for the violation and is what the police will execute to bring you in. When you are brought before the Judge is when all the deals will be made, if there are deals to be made. You need some legal help here. The attorney will let you know what your options are and if paying a fine is probable. But it is best for the attorney to negotiate with the police and prosecutor's office to allow you to surrender rather than for you to be brought in in cuffs. Good luck.
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