Once you get voilte probation the state can make you start again from sq one. If someone was on probation for 5 years and 4 year and 6 months in they get arrested,the state can make them do that whole 5 years over again. (I'm not saying it fair but since it's the law you got deal with). Sometimes not showing up can be worse then getting arrested . Just follow all the probation rules,if you start behaving after awhile it show get to be less of a hassle. People I know after a certain amount time just had to call in.
Speak to a lawyer,after a certain amount of time I think you can file a motion or something to end your probation early. Like I said the state can legally make your do the whole 3 years all over again.

