Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    sarah789's Avatar
    sarah789 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 24, 2013, 08:15 PM
    DUI Probation Violation
    I am a 21 year old student, convicted of a DUI in September 2012. This is my first offense; other than the DUI I have a clean record. I am currently attending driving classes and checking in regularly with my probation officer.

    I recently violated my probation by consuming alcohol, which showed up in an ETG urinalysis. I am now required to re-appear in court.

    I suffer from depression, and I haven't been taking my medicine regularly or seeing my therapist for some time now. I was at a really low point and all alone when I drank. It was a foolish decision, and I regret it.

    Should I hire a lawyer? How likely do you think it is that I will have to serve jail time/house arrest?
    jacobm28's Avatar
    jacobm28 Posts: 66, Reputation: 4
    Junior Member
    		  
    #2

    Mar 2, 2013, 06:37 AM
    Sorry, your most likely going to jail... might put you in rehab for alcohol.
    J_9's Avatar
    J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Mar 2, 2013, 07:38 AM
    Of course you should hire a lawyer. How do you think you would get out of this otherwise?
    odinn7's Avatar
    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
    Entomology Expert
    		  
    #4

    Mar 2, 2013, 08:17 AM
    I'm no legal authority but I can speak on this part because I know... they will not care that you had a low point in your life... there are no excuses that will make this OK... and that is how they will view anything you say... it will be an excuse.

    Hire a lawyer.
    BeckyKate's Avatar
    BeckyKate Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Mar 8, 2013, 03:02 PM
    Yeah- I agree with odinn7. I just also wanted to add that with an attorney you can possibly see if you qualify for some type of therapy as part of your probation, so you can get the help you need while also fulfilling your sentence. I work with DUI attorneys and people arrested for a DUI and most of them get arrested during the WORST time in their lives. I've noticed that jail usually doesn't help these people. However, many states are initiating rehab/therapy programs to not only keep jails from overcrowding but also to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road by finding the root of their problems.

    <advertising removed>
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Probation violation in Georgia, never knew I was on probation... DUI. [ 3 Answers ]

Got a DUI and have no memory of placed on probation. When released a friend picked me up, I was not released with NO paperwork and was alone in the court room. When released I couldn't walk on my own to my friends car, I do remember being given shots because I asked to many questions while waiting...

My friend was just put in jail for Probation Violation, for DUI, under DUI suspension [ 1 Answers ]

This is his 3rd dui in 10 years, he registered a 1.1 Blood Alcohol Level and he just got out last year from a county 1-5 yr work release program - where he served 1 year - I am hearing that he will be doing 9 month to 4 year term. Note: he has multiple DUI's from his younger years - he is now...

What happens at a probation violation for dui in wa [ 1 Answers ]

In wa state what happens when someone on probation for a dui gets another within 3 months and has to go to a probation violation hearing?

Violation of dui probation [ 2 Answers ]

Generally how much time does a person have to serve for violation of probation from not paying the fines, or doing the community service for a DUI probation. The initial probation term was for 6 months.

DUI Probation Violation [ 16 Answers ]

Hello, My son violated his probation by testing positive for alcohol .024 and .021%. His probation began in May 2007 and his violation occurred in January 2008. This is his second DUI and he is only 18. The first was as a juvenile and he did about the same thing, tested positive for pot with only...

View more questions Search