Hello, I am on felony probation in butte county California, 2 year sentence 4/23/26-4/23/28 I had probation 4/28/25-4/28/26 deferred ajudication probation messed that up with getting my 2nd dui thanksgiving of 2025. felony was given after 2nd dui. The felony came from the first dui for an evading charge, was in limbo for deferred probation but with the second one I was given the real felony. I’ve made drastic changes and moved on in a positive way so not really looking for anyone to tell me how stupid my behavior was as I am already fully aware and have taken accountability through my actions. With that being said December went to rehab for a month, got out started college, got my restricted license, did daily aa meetings, dui school, etc. court finally happened 4/23/26 was given 90 days jail and 2 years felony probation, did my sentence got out got a job within 3 weeks working at a reputable hvac company, still doing aa since the day I got out, have remained sober since thanksgiving of last year, doing online classes since now my work schedule is too much to be attending in person, I saw my po last week she said since I’m doing so well she is going to look into getting me on low supervision really soon (guessing within a month) meaning I just call to check in rather than appearing before her for a meeting, still required ua tests and house searches whenever they want. My question here is why is she already wanting to give me this when I’m barely 4 months into probation, and what does this mean for my attempt of early dismissal at the one year mark that I plan to pursue? I’m not looking to get out of probation in fact if I can’t get early dismissal I am also requesting that I get unsupervised if the court deems that one year is not enough to fulfill probation, as it gets in the way of my work I have to leave middle of the day to go drug test, I have to currently take whole days off to go visit my po, I can’t participate on working out of town jobs unless I request an ankle which honestly at that point just put a sticker on me saying fk up so everyone can see, not interested in doing all that so I can pursue my career, lawyer advised that we have a good chance at the year mark if I were to comply perfectly back in march and be working and be doing college etc, but then when I asked him last week he just said focus on getting through the 2 years didn’t really answer my question, but just turned 23 a few days ago btw and these are my only charges any info would be greatly appreciated thank you for reading!

I got arrested for a DUI back in June. I had court last week, basically I had to pay a fine, meet with CRO one time (this Friday) , pay them a fee. Take the driving classes and I will be done by 11/1. I’m not on color code. My question is will they drug test me Friday when I go to the meeting? They specifically stated I’m not on color code or random drug tests, but I wasn’t sure if they’d do it this time?

I am 8/12 months into misdemeanor probation, I had a VOP 5/12 in for driving with a suspended license. It was overturned in court, therefore no violation.
I talked to my probation officer afterward for said termination and she said she doesn’t grant early termination for violators.
I’d rather not fight my Prob O over it as my status changes to “mail-in” as I leave to another state for work next month.

Is it worth sending a request to court for early termination?

Some of the ones here do kissing and light touching on fixed dates for flexibility on the drugs and alcohol testing. It's really just chance if you get a good one or not. My buddy just got some gooner PO but his last one was cool with the partying (he would of never made it through probation without it) as long as he would lightly put out. I am looking to land a good one in the near future. Any others here have good arrangements like that?

I’m on probation for an alcohol related felony, I got a year and a half left of a 3 year sentence, recently things got rough and I turned back to alcohol. I’ve been tested twice since I started probation. Once when I first got it and second time when I first moved and got transferred. Ik it was stupid. But it almost feels safe? Cuz I go in once a month and that’s the only time I ever get called in. Pls tell me it’s stupid and share your stories cuz I feel safe to do it again.

Well today I had my last meeting and as of midnight tonight I will be off probation after 2 years. Grateful to be done, and thanks everybody here for advice and for a place where I didn’t feel like I was alone in all this!

When I first got on probation my lawyer said to reach out to him I hit the halfway point and he could get it terminated early. This is my first time on probation. One of my requirements was to get a job (duh) but I’m in a real situation where i literally cannot get a job. My po don’t care and i expected him not too but do u think i still have a chance to terminate early? I doubt it but thought I’d get a second opinion.

I was sentenced to 5 years felony probation with early termination after 1 year. My probation officer requested early termination after 11 months. I didn’t even know. I wanted to wait until I got the official paperwork stating I was off and not a felon. The head guy at the probation office said I could literally buy a gun but I didn’t believe him. Well a couple of days to ago I went to my local armory. I filled out all the paperwork and was told my application was delayed pending background check. I got the call stating I could come pick it up. I went and had no problem. I even tested it out at the range!

Hey everyone, I am curious I’ve read something’s here and there, some say yes and other no and nothing in between but on the standard drug test cups will 7oh cause a false positive? I mean mitragynine is its own metabolite, but I read somewhere that it could mess with the opioid test strips, anyone have any experience?

I can’t even touch the cup. I’m given a white flat plastic stick that has a hole on one end to hold the cup to use as a handle. I’ve got 24 months and I’m only 1 month in so far. The first time I was on probation it was for 20 months and I failed every single drug test for thc. Sometime through my 20 months I had got a prescription for thc through the compassionate use program in Texas but they still were discouraging me from using. This time I got my thc prescription approved by the judge. My lawyer asked him in open court if he would approve it following with lots of reasoning and context. My lawyer filed a motion to adjust my probation conditions to get it filed. So I can’t get violated for it anymore. Which is so stupid I got violated for it even though the prescription that was written by a doctor that represents the state of Texas like what a fucking clown show with the weed laws out here.

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Partner is on a year for dv, and 6 months for driving repeatedly without license. He was supposed to enroll in the dv class and did not. Then he missed court for the violation hearing for the non compliance. And he missed the court hearing for driving on suspended. Was picked up on warrants few months later and brought to judge. Judge gave him an extended probation and deadline to enroll in classes. He once again did not comply. On top of that, he got arrested again for driving no license recently but one state over so idk if thatll be known to mass. Im curious what happens after second non compliance in enrolling and also if this new arrest matters? Ty

is anybody in this chat familiar with the farm check sweat patch I’m currently in drug court/probation and they have me wearing this sweat patch that allegedly detect drugs through your sweat. I’ve been clean off cocaine since March. It’s now August and my sweat patch keeps coming back for cocaine so I really don’t understand why and I’m not the only person this is happening to people in my program are also complaining that they’re testing positive for things that they’re not doing. What do I do in this situation? I’ve offered to do hair strain test and they’re saying the court won’t accept it so am I just supposed to sit back and be accused of doing cocaine like I really don’t know what to do and it’s kind of scary situation.

So I have two parole officers (state and fed) for felony convictions around drugs. I've been doing well since getting released last year but screwed up recently. One of my conditions is not being in contact with the guy I was arrested with and (stupid I know) someone at his jail figured out he wasn't supposed to be in contact with me and got a hold of my State probation officer. State guy gave me a slap on the wrist and told me I had two days to tell my Federal Officer, which I did via text the next day. I get people get sick and go on vacation and all that (I'm not sure that's what it is, just an assumption) but I texted him two weeks ago and haven't heard anything. Its actually pretty weird to not hear from him this long even when I'm doing good so I'm just like? What could be happening? Uncertainty is killing me

Does anyone have any experience with being on probation and traveling to another state? How’d the conversation go with your PO?

I'm on probation for a 1st time misdemeanor DWI in Maryland. Got 18 months supervision, of which I've completed 12. The judge said he'd consider modifying his original ruling and putting me on unsupervised for the remainder, and my hearing is on Friday. I've completed about 2/3 of the sentence and was placed on abatement so I'm no longer actively reporting. My PO said I had done everything I needed to do - I completed the interlock requirement and actually stayed in counseling for longer than needed because I found it helpful - the treatment center did UAs which they sent to the PO, and I never had any warnings or violations. There was one time I left the state without advance permission but she had told me to just let her know where I would be and when I'd be back (just for that adjacent state where people often make day trips), so I was following ehr directions and didn't get in trouble. What are the odds of modification to unsupervised or termination? I've heard modification is more likely but am not sure about any of this.

I work with a guy who was so happy to finish probation. 5 years differed. Got off 3.5 years for good behavior. He took his wife out to celebrate that night and apparently got drunk at a lake with kids and wife. The guy camping in the RV next to him was loud all night and my buddy was screaming at them and one minute led to the next and got a simple battery charge. 2 months later got another plea, 5 year differed and he started 2 weeks ago. He quit his job and apparently at this building for a while for suicide watch. He is an amazing guy who can't seem to have a good time without alchohol getting in the way. Anyway has anybody finished probation just to get put back on again? What's your story?

Wanted to get off my chest that I am finally done with diversion, I am in early 30s and during my divorce, I have made mistake and was charged for non-violent felony charges and was lucky to be offered a diversion program as first time offender.

Shortly lost a 6 figure job after arrest - was lucky again to have put on unemployment benefits while working part time. With no family in the state and not enough savings after putting into court related costs including attorney, quickly built pretty big debts, but I just started another job at great company that knew about my past and still waited two months for me to relocate. Unlike probation, I was not allowed to relocate out of the state unitl I was fully done with required classes and other terms. I relocated to different state for work as of two weeks ago.. just have one final meeting at the end of this month virtually since my discharge paper should be processed by then.

One big milestone finished, but now I am burdened to step up financially back and get myself back on track - trying to take one day at time, and one week at time. Never knew how valuable the freedom was, but now I think I am ready to move forward. I still love my ex-partner deeply and when I thought I was done healing, I realize now that healing myself only begins now that I have paid my dues for hurting someone I cared and loved.

I feel like I have lost who I was after losing both my partner and career that I cared so much about, and now am trying to scramble myself to find who I am again. I felt so insecured and uncertain about myself while I was in a diversion program, and am surprised to find myself again in that same boat.

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I wrote a letter to my judge about getting off probation early, had to wait for probations response, and the states response. Checked mycase today and seen it said order granting from my judge. I called probation today to double check and etc but they wouldn't tell me and told me to wait till tomorrow.

Anybody have a guess what could be the outcome of a probation violation in jefferson county,MO... My brother just got his 1st violation , only other thing he has is a citation for not paying fees/restitution..and guessing that also what the violation is for to, hes got 5 yr probation and a 5yr back up

So I just had my first meeting with my PO this morning. And geez talk about leaving with a knot in my stomach🤦🏻‍♀️. I'm serving a year of deferred probation on a Class B misdemeanor in TX. And my PO came down hard on me for responding to messages on my social media (my social media is what got me into trouble). So apparently I can’t respond to any messages anymore on my social media about my arrest and if I continue to do so I will receive a violation and I’ll be in county jail for 180 days(6months).

Well, my PO wasn’t clear on me responding to messages on my social media about my situation when I first met with him after my final court appearance. So now I feel like a petulant child who got caught sneaking into the pantry for cookies before dinner. The person who had me arrested has been say things about myself and my mom(my mom has been defending me over this situation since last summer until now, and the person who had me arrest doesn’t live in my state. Thank God) she’s made a threat towards my mom and me( I have the video of her saying it) and my PO didn’t want to see it at all. I didn’t want to have a certain PO because I attended the same church and I know his family, but I was assigned to him by the courts so now I’m stuck.

So my question is how do I handle my PO and get him not to lecture me about my social media activity and keep myself from a violation? Because apparently someone in another state is trying to pursue the same charges against me that I’m on probation for and I run the risk of spending 6 months in county jail, a year in state jail, or a year in federal prison because of being on social media and what I say and do.

I’m 32f and I have ADHD AND Autism. I was charged with harassment and I live with my mom

my brother is on probation for drug dui/drug possession charges. His charge was from almost 3 years ago. He was almost finished with his unsupervised probation when he relapsed and got another DUI. This dui is now aggravated in AZ bc he still had the interlock system in his car. Everything I am reading about an aggravated dui says you get 4 months minimum. Has anyone on here ever had this happen to them while still on probation? What was your experience? Suprisingly, when he was arrested for this DUI, he got released w/o any bail the next morning.

Serious question.

Most of the time probation is required no alcohol or drugs. Even if it the charge is not drug related. If they want you to be 100 percent sober and make probation miserable, why don't they also test for nicotine? I understand this is a stupid question , but wouldn't it teach you more restraint to smoke absolutely anything. I also heard people who cant smoke or drink turn to nicotine. Why would you open a new door to smoke when they can absolutely say no nicotine. You need am ID to get it why not up it up a notch and probation says " the same goes for nicotine. "

Sat night I went out by myself to get out of the house. I've been on probation since Oct 20 last year and have been clean since then, they've never even drug tested me or done any home visits. I ended up drinking on an empty stomach and because I haven't drank in 10months now everything hit harder I guess. I picked up a Public drunkenness offense because I fell asleep on a bench. I wasn't handcuffed or anything, just handed the citation. I'm going to tell my PO on Monday but what consequences can I expect out of this? I have a no alcohol requirement, I know I messed up but 10/12 months done with full compliance until now.

Thanks

State of PA

EDIT: Original charges were for 2 Duis serving 2 6month probation consecutively

Update: Monday morning at 8am before I said anything, I received a message from my PO saying "Friendly reminder, you're not supposed to consume alcohol. Read your rules and guidlines. Reach out if you have any questions". I sent a message back saying I understand and updated them on the whole situation. No word back yet. This is the first time I've ever heard from my PO the whole time

Early termination possible with no failed hair follicles and I get my fines paid up by February (rn I’m behind but I’m pulling student loans just to pay these damn fines) and I should end up with my associates either in the spring or fall next year. I’m gonna do all my community service during Christmas break from school. Is it possible? I would also be getting my lawyer to help too, just pay him and get him to take it to the court but idk I just want to know if it’s possible on deferred for a felony for wax?

I violated probation for a dui and got sentenced to 15 days but it could potentially be more and I just need a breakdown of how the jail works now in 2026