What to do if I want to terminate my probation early?
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What to do if I want to terminate my probation early?
I was arrested 6 years ago and released 2 years ago; I was sentenced to 5 years of sex offender probation. I have completed half of that sentence. When I signed my plea agreement it was stated that I would only be on ankle monitor for 1 year and after that I would be allowed to visit my children and such. However, none of this happened when I got out, so I would like to try to get off and or get modifications to my probation. Can I do this if I still owe on my probation?
Asked on December 10, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You will need to hire a criminal defense attorney to a) check to see if the probation agreement was breached by the court/probation officer and b) how to use this breach and get the bracelet off and be able to see your children. Now, if you have not met the full terms of your probation for other reasons but have met the terms of the ankle monitor and beyond, there may be something the attorney can do to negotiate this down.
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