sjp782
Nov 5, 2009, 08:43 PM
My probation officer violated me for 2 DUI's (alcohol) I received within a week of each other in New Jersey.
My original charge was ag.assault, first offense... maxed out a six month sentence in county and have done 3.5 of 5 years of probation without incident. First offense not alcohol related, no probation terms saying I can't drink.
I don't know if anyone is familiar with NJ law, but DUI is considered a traffic offense... these happened 8 months ago and my probation officer only found out when the community service order came across his desk for the second violation. He seemed more pissed that I didn't tell him about them.
Furthermore, I have a documented liver condition that can cause my BAC levels to be off. DUI court may not consider that an excuse, but will it hold up in criminal court?
What can I expect when I go to court? Anyone think that I'll get sent back to county? Ordered to do treatment? What is most likely.
My original charge was ag.assault, first offense... maxed out a six month sentence in county and have done 3.5 of 5 years of probation without incident. First offense not alcohol related, no probation terms saying I can't drink.
I don't know if anyone is familiar with NJ law, but DUI is considered a traffic offense... these happened 8 months ago and my probation officer only found out when the community service order came across his desk for the second violation. He seemed more pissed that I didn't tell him about them.
Furthermore, I have a documented liver condition that can cause my BAC levels to be off. DUI court may not consider that an excuse, but will it hold up in criminal court?
What can I expect when I go to court? Anyone think that I'll get sent back to county? Ordered to do treatment? What is most likely.