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    Default What to Do About a Detainer from Probation

    A defendant in Pennsylvania violated his probation by failing to complete a drug treatment program, and now there is a detainer from probation for his arrest. He is doing very well. Is there any chance that he can get the detainer lifted and not end up going to jail?

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    Default Re: What to Do About a Detainer from Probation

    Is there a chance? Yes. Is it a good chance? Well... probably not.

    The defendant needs to get in touch with his criminal defense lawyer to try to figure out if there is a way to salvage the situation. If nothing else, the lawyer can help the defendant turn himself in and potentially obtain bail or minimize other consequences based upon his willingness to take responsibility as opposed to waiting until he's picked up on the warrant. But depending on the facts, there may not be much that a lawyer can do.

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