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  • 08-03-2012, 05:38 AM
    snow_white
    What Should I Expect for an End of Probation Review Hearing
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan.

    I got an MIP in December of 2011. I was sentenced to 8 months probation and a 24 hr. drug test, where I tested positive for marijuana. I recieved a probation violation.

    I had a probation violation hearing. The levels were very low and the judge did not take away my right to have the first offense MIP removed from my record. My lawyer took care of it very quickly and my testing color was not changed, just the amount I tested per month.

    I have completed the courses and paid all of my fines. I have not missed a test date. August 7th should be my last day.

    My probation officer told me I would not have to call in the morning or test after the 7th. But she did schedule me for a 'review' on the 16th.

    Shouldn't my probation be complete on the 7th?
    Is this review for the judge to decide if it's taken off of my record? If so, was this not already taken care of at my violation hearing?
    What should I expect at this review and does it require that my lawyer is present?
  • 08-04-2012, 09:54 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: What Should I Expect for an End of Probation Review Hearing
    Your probation is over when you are discharged from probation. If you're itching that badly to smoke some more marijuana, sorry, you need to resist a bit longer "just in case."

    The review at the end of a deferral is to determine if you should be granted a dismissal. The judge can still conclude that your use of illegal drugs while on probation weighs heavily against dismissal, or even that on full review it justifies declining to dismiss the charge.
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