Do I have any rights when it comes to a probation officer visiting me at school?

Question:

Do I have any rights when it comes to a probation officer visiting me at school?

I recently was charged with burglary of a building. This was my first offense ever. I have spoken to a few attorneys and they all same this will probably end up with probation and community service, but no jail time. At first I was relieved to hear that because I absolutely didnt want to lose my grants and loans for school, but now I wonder if probation could be detrimental in the long run. I am currently going to school for cosmetology and the school I am attending runs like a real salon. Meaning I receive my training on the floor with clients they have booked for me. My question is do I have any rights about possibly working something out that my probation officer not coming to my school. My school could limit my clients due to being pulled off the floor by a probation visit =(

Answer:

Very doubtful they would come to your school. Probation officers have the right to visit you at home and work but sometimes they never visit you at home at all. Probation departments are different throughout the state and are subject to the requirements of CJAD (Community Justice Assistance Division). 

I was a probation officer in Dallas County in the 90's so I know a lot about probation. 

Just follow your conditions and don't give the officer any power over you to write up a revocation and you'll be fine. 

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My son got a DWI during his probation. His original probation was 5 years. What will happen and what does he need to do ?

QUESION:

My son got a DWI during his probation. His original probation was 5 years. What will happen and what does he need to do?

ANSWER:
Since he's on for a term of probation more than two years I know he is being supervised for a felony offense. 
Getting arrested is considered an "New Violation" and it will be reported to the court. 
The court will most likely file a motion to proceed to final adjudication or a motion to revoke his probation. 
If he's on deferred probation he is entitled to a bond being set so he can bonded out pending his revocation and trial for his DWI. 
It's important you hire an attorney that practices DWI defense. 
I'm in Tyler and practice many areas of Texas. 
If you'd like to discuss what your son needs to do feel free to contact me. 

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Utah students caught smoking pot in igloo on campus

                              

Utah students caught smoking pot in igloo on campus.

This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase just chillin'.

Police said they busted four University of Utah students smoking pot -- in an igloo.

The igloo, tucked away in a wooded area in the Salt Lake City school's campus, was 5 feet high with walls that were 10 inches thick, campus police said.

"They did quite an elaborate job on it," campus police spokesman Garth Smith. "There was a cardboard door and a stick acting as a hinge."

The students didn't say much when police patrolling the area found them, he said, and it's unclear who built the structure.

One of the students had a backpack and was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, Smith said.

Though there were no arrests, the four were referred to the Student Behavior Committee after the January 31 incident.

It will decide on their punishment, which could include academic sanctions and expulsion.

Police tore down the igloo.

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Question:

Can I request another public defender?

Answer:

You can request one but you are not entitled to the attorney of your choice. If you want the attorney of your choice you will have to hire one. 
If you and your court appointed attorney are not communicating well that could be a reason the court would appoint you a new lawyer. 

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Police Charge me with DWI with out seeing me drive. What do I do?

                                      

Question:

I pull into my driveway, and the 20 year old neighbor comes over screaming at me that I was driving too fast down the street, we live at the end of a dead end road. The girl and I start arguing and we get in a fight in my driveway. Her boyfriend calls the police. I go inside and have some drinks. 2 hours later the police show up. The police question the girl and her boyfriend and she tells the police I was driving drunk and that i assaulted her. They tell my roommate to go inside and get the keys to my car from my locked bedroom, then use the keys to go thru my car. About an hour and a half later another police officer shows up and gives me a sobriety test then place me under arrest. I have witness' to my drinking after the fight. Do I have any chance to beat this dwi?

Answer:

First law enforcement didn't see you driving so the credibility of you being behind the wheel is from the individuals you were fighting with. Also the sobriety test were not given at or near the time of any alleged driving. It's not illegal for you to consume alcohol at home either. 

The list of factors for your defense is long and interesting. 

There is a group of lawyers in Texas that focus on DWI law. I'm one of them. 

Do you homework and contact a qualified DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. 

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Question:

Is it possible to get a Public Intoxication while sitting in the passenger seat of a motor vehicle?

My friend was pulled over and arrested for a DWI. I was in the passenger seat not causing any trouble. The sheriff then issued me a ticket for public intoxication and then arrested me and took me to jail. I was told that I could not call anyone to just come pick me up and that I had to go to jail. What are my options?

                                                                 

This happens all the time in Texas. But you can fight the case.

In Texas they must prove you were in public and that you were a danger to yourself or others. 

Officers often get frustrated or don't want to wait on someone to come and pick up passengers so they just arrest everyone. 

Fight the case and get it off your record.

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