My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington
First off I just want to say this forum is awesome and full of good info. I wish I would have discovered it sooner. That being said I have run into a few minor issues with probation and treatment. Any feedback would be helpful.
I'm on probation for an alcohol related reckless driving. I've completed my intensive out patient program and am in continuing care until February or March. I'm about 12 AA meetings behind schedule. I'm required to go to two AA meetings a week and have been behind for 2-3 months. So I got a violation, my second (first was a dirty UA for alcohol months ago), and I have a court date on Friday. First question is, do I get a public defender for such a small violation, or should I try it on my own and try to reason with the judge? I don't have money for a lawyer.
The main reason I posted was because of my treatment agency. They said I need to get my AA meetings up to date by November 30 or it will be "grounds for staffing", whatever the hell that means. I'm guessing they will try to extend my treatment. I don't want to do that, I just want to get on with my life. So my main question is what are my options? If they tell me they're going to extend my treatment, I want to be able to fire back and tell them I'm taking my business elsewhere. But am I allowed to do that? Can I switch treatment agencies in the middle of treatment because I'm sick of dealing with a particular agency?
Any insight would be a great help. Thanks.

