I have been on probation for a long time. I have done everthing proper met all appointments and payed all fee's. I'm presently on un supervised probation but my probation will not end til October 09. I'm 70 years old and would like to travel but can't. I'm also blind and this puts a real burden on my wife. Is there a form or a sample letter I could get to write the Judge for a early probation release.
Thank you

JudyKayTee

I wouldn't attempt this without an Attorney.

What was the original charge?

branford

It's a long story, but domestic violence. I was given the wrong medication and had a violent reaction. Scared my daughter and she called the police. My lawyer was not much help.

JudyKayTee

On a domestic violence charge - at least in NYS - medication or no medication, you are not going to get off probation early.

branford

There was no physical attack, what got me in trouble was I fired a gun 2 times in the house.

JudyKayTee

And were found guilty of domestic violence. I think firing a gun inside a house where there are other people IS domestic violence. Of course, that's only my opinion.

My ex was a fairly violent man. People who shoot guns inside houses are guilty of domestic violence, shouldn't be surprised that they are found guilty of domestic violence and should not be allowed to blame "it" on drugs/alcohol/prescription medication.

So, no, I don't think you'll get off easy or early.

branford

I told you I was on the wrong medication and was out of my mind...

this8384

I have to agree with Judy. Firing a gun inside of a house at any point in time isn't safe whatsoever and I'm sure you already know this. When were you originally put on probation?

excon

Hello b:

I agree with my friends... However, one doesn't know stuff, until one APPLIES for stuff.

No, you're not going to find a form or sample letter. But the FORM of your request isn't going to matter. It's the MEAT that's going to make a difference.

I know, your last attorney didn't do you any good. Ok, don't hire HIM. Hire somebody else. Because no matter what you say in your letter to the judge, the prosecutor is going to be saying the opposite, and it's gonna sound like these people.

So, if you're going to have ANY chance, I think you're going to need a lawyer...

If you wanna chance it on your own, just write a letter and tell the judge exactly what you told us. Ask the judge to consider your letter to be a motion. Send a copy to the prosecutor. Send them certified, return receipt requested.

But, you're a short timer. I don't care how long you've been on probation. I only care how much time you've got left.

excon

JudyKayTee

And I told you that people who shoot guns in the house are abusers. If you get off probation, travel around and continue to take ANY medication, please stay out of NYS.