What to do about a potential probation violation?
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What to do about a potential probation violation?
I got an open container violation and was put on probation for 3 months in another county. Then in my home county I got a ticket for jaywalking and impeding traffic by crossing a crosswalk when the red hand was on. Will this violate my probation? Should I yell the other county first before I go to court or this asking my options?
Asked on April 17, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Okay, just relax for a minute. I am not certain that you have anything to worry about just yet. I am pretty sure that getting a ticket for jaywalking is not violating probation but I could be wrong. You need to look at the terms of your probation. See what they say. And then speak with someone whom you trust about what to do here. Like an attorney. I liken the ticket for jaywalking to getting a traffic ticket or a moving violation. And I do not really think that that violates probation but again, I could be wrong. It just seels silly to me. Ask a criminal attorney in your area. Good luck to you. And relax.
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