If you get into an alcoholic treatment program before the probation violation, the judge may go easy and allow you to stay out of jail to complete it. You should also attend as many AA/NA meetings as possible and have them fill out the attendance slips so you may present the judge with proof of attendance. It will be all about admitting that you have a problem that was here to fore "ignored" and needs to be adressed now. Do you see what I am saying? The point to be made in court is that this is a misdemeanor, a serious misdemeanor, but just the same you have taken control of the situation and are doing everything in your power to fix it. You will probably be found guilty on the DUI or OUI so this really is the only approach you have. http://www.probationmanual.com

