if you got put on felony probation last month and got arrested for a crime that happened in march is that a violation
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if you got put on felony probation last month and got arrested for a crime that happened in march is that a violation
Asked on June 4, 2009 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Since the offense that the individual just got arrested for happened prior to their probation probably not. In fact, had they gotten arrested for a crime committed this month I still say it's not a violation - not at least unless they are convicted. In my opinion being accused is not a probation violation; being guilty is.
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Probably not, but it might be a violation of your probation if you don't report it to your probation officer, right away.
You're going to need an attorney to defend the charges that brought on the new arrest, and you can look for counsel in a number of places, including our website, http://attorneypages.com
The same attorney can probably advise you on any probation issue that comes up because of this, with all of the facts.
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