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    Exclamation Mail-in Probation Violation

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia.

    I received a DUI about 2 years ago and went to court for it about 8 months ago. It was a misdemeanor, I got 40 hours of community service, as well as several other requirements to complete in the period of my probation. I was given mail-in probation because I am currently living and working out-of-state. I have completed all of my requirements, with the exception of therapy sessions that were required of the DUI class that I received, however when evaluated by the state of Georgia I was cleared of any therapy requirements (I'm still going). I recently missed a mail-in probation (my community service director was very busy and told me she didn't have time to sign off on my community service, and I forgot to come back), and when there was a discrepancy a few months ago (I didn't receive my probation paperwork and it was kicked back to the probation office) and they called me to rectify the situation. They did not do it this time, they sent me something in the mail saying that they've changed the date for me to come in, and I did not see it. Two weeks past the date of the probation I received a call saying there was an active warrant out for my arrrest. I've called my attourney and he said to turn myself in and he will submit everything I've done and expedite the bonding process so I won't miss any work.

    My questions are: My boss was in a similar situation (different state) and is very worried that I will not be able to get back to work in time, is that a possibility?

    Also, I am aware that I've violated my probation by not sending in this paperwork, butt I truly am trying to get this taken care of and get it behind me, how does this jeopardize that and am I going to face more penalties as a result of this?

    And lastly, what are the best and worst-case scenarios for my situation?

    Thank you for your input!

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    Default Re: Mail-in Probation Violation

    You have an attorney. You should be asking him your questions - that's what you pay him for and no one is more familiar with your case than he is.

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    Default Re: Mail-in Probation Violation

    If by the time you go to court you are fully in complaint with probation, your attorney may be able to resolve the matter with the continuation of probation (if it is otherwise to continue after that date) or discharge. But as previously indicated, your attorney is in a far better position than anyone here to instruct you as to what the judge is likely to do in your case, as well as what the probation department and prosecutor's office might ask the court to do.

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