What happens in the legal process when you turn yourself in for prob.violatn .r they more likely to reinst?

Question

isn't that a factor in the matter that should count for something. wont they be more likely to not lock you up but reinstate you? especially if your now working and have your own apt. plus i'd be turning myself in.? anyhow what is the usual legal process on such a person who turns themself in.?

Answer 1

As a former probation officer, it is usually always in your best interest to turn yourself in versus waiting to be arrested.  The Court generally views your willingness to face the consequences of your action in a favorable light and will, in most cases, reinstate the person on probation.

Obviously, not everyone who turns their self in will be reinstated.  What you were originally accused of and what violations are alleged will matter significantly.  For example, if you are on probation for drug use and continue to use drugs, the judge may be inclined to revoke probation.  Just like, if you were on probation for theft and are accused of stealing.

If the violations are usually technical violations such as: breaking curfew, not doing community service, or missing appointments, you stand a much better chance of getting reinstated, versus if you are accused of new criminal acts such as: theft ... etc.  

Regardless of what type of violations you are accused of, things will generally be much better for you if you do turn yourself in.  

I, as a PO, did take into account things such as: your job, your home and your attitude when I made recommendations regarding revoking a person's probation.  However, I ultimately had to weigh the safety of the community over all those other considerations.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

When probationers turn themselves in, the Judge sees that they are being responsible. Usually, they will just lecture them and continue them on probation. Probation violations, if not for new charges, can be simply technical violations like not paying fees, not reporting to the probation office, or not telling your PO when you change your residence or place of employment. If you have a liberal judge, you will 85% of the time get continued on probation.

Answer 3

My heart goes out to you.

I was in the same situation - and learned a few things.....

Firstly, everyone is an "expert"and I got so much useless information and "advice" the whole experience was made much worse,

and secondly, there's a great free Child Custody Library website at http://childcustodylibrary.info which really helped me - and I got everything easily and sim[ply sorted out with their help.

Doe sthis help please?

My very best wishes and apologies for any typing errors - my eyesight is none too good, sadly.

J.L.

Answer 4

I tried that... woe is me, I so dumb. Get an attorney! Shut up, I know you want to say you can't afford one. But ask yourself if your new job, apt., etc. is going to be there after you get out of jail. And, that's where you're going until they decide what to do with you, unless you bond out. Some places, some offenses don't allow bail until you appear before a judge. Good Luck, I was a f***up in my day too.