I have been on probation since January for a misdemeanor. So far, I have completed all terms of probation (DUI school, counseling, payments are current, MADD seminar). I'm even ahead on my community service hours. The problem is that I haven't formally met my officer yet. On my first and only meeting so far, I had to have a different officer do my appointment for her. I won't see her till next month and I have a wedding to go to out of state in a few months.

I could easily pass a drug/alcohol screen, and I have been a model probationer so far. Hell, on my FIRST visit I had already completed 2/3 of what I was given a year to do! This trip means so very much to me and I am just afraid she's going to tell me "no".

Under these circumstances, am I likely to get the OK? I don't have much experience with this at all. I have a friend who has has the same officer for the same charge and he was able to go on a cruise only a month into his probation with NOTHING completed. So should I take that as a hint that I would be able to? Is there anything else I can do to better my chances?

Also, IF my officer tells me "no", is there any other route I can go to get permission? Any advice would be great.

You need to see and contact the PO as soon as you knew you needed to travel for the wedding. Please don't wait till a last minute. Contact them NOW and ask to come in and see them early.

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Originally Posted by youdipidipwedip

Also, IF my officer tells me "no", is there any other route I can go to get permission? Any advice would be great.

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Hello v:

If they refuse, they're going to need a valid reason. Unless they HAVE one, they CAN'T refuse you. Give them PLENTY of time. I'd make the request in WRITING.

excon

Thanks so much for the advice so far.