Does a DUI in one state affect probation in another?
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Does a DUI in one state affect probation in another?
I am on unsupervised probation in one state. I had permission to leave the state but was told to inform the court if I moved. I moved without informing them and got arrested for DUI back. That case is still pending and my probation ends in a couple of weeks. Will the state that issued my probation reject my probation and issue a warrant? Will it find out?
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is a possibility that your law enforcement or the district attorney's office in your old state of residence could find out about the new charge against you which could effectively create more problems for you concerning your probation where there could be a new charge of violation of probation.
However, if you know nothing of any new charge against you, then most likely law enforcement in your former state does not know of your recent problems. I suggest that you have someone go down to the court house in your former state of residence where the prior charge arose and look through your file to see if there is a new charge in it pending for violation of your probation. There is always the possibility that your former state of residence could find out about the new DUI charge.
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