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    Question Absconding from Felony DUI Probation

    In 1996, I left Texas while on Felony probation for DUI to be with my family in California. Sinnce then, I have had another DUI arrest in 1997 in California. Texas either does not know or does not care enough to come after me and California did not pick up my past charges either.

    I have finally gotten serious about Alcoholics Anonymous and as a part of my amends in the program, I feel I must return to face the music after 10 1/2 years to clear this up and continue forward with my life.

    All my fees and fines for the Felony probation have been paid for years. I had spoken to the Probation Department back in Texas regarding this matter and they insisted they would never come after me, but if I wanted to ignore this, I had better not return to Texas.

    Regardless of this warning, I feel the need to clear my side of the street. I am curious about the penalties as I realize there will be some. My original probation sentence was 4 years probation. The probation is in a rather TOUGH county in Texas.

    Does anyone has any experience similar to mine?

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    Default Re: Absconding from Felony DUI Probation

    It would be wise to get help from a lawyer in the county where the Texas charge is pending. Sometimes (not always, but sometimes) it's possible to work out a deal which can resolve the warrant and close out the file without any additional jail time.

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    Default Re: Absconding from Felony DUI Probation

    That was my thought as well. Thank you.

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