prop 36 warrant

[melissajayne]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. I was given prop 36 and 3 years formal probation after failing to attend PC 1000 classes. During my part 2 (for lack of a better term) assessment, I refused to give a drug test (urine) and my probation officer closed my case on the spot. I failed to show up for court after that for fear of going to jail and now I have a warrant for my arrest and I'm not sure what to do. I want to turn myself in to the court but I'm afraid of being sentenced to jail on the spot, or worse...prison time. I realize I'm in violation of my probation as I haven't reported in with my P.O. but I have no criminal record prior to this incident. Any suggestions?

 

[CdwJava]

The warrant is not going aay. If you have the funds and want to mitigate the damage, see about hiring an attorney who can help negotiate a book and release for the violation and schedule a court date for you. But, since you failed to show for court once, I suspect that the warrant wil require bail or a court appearance.

Your options are few ... become a fugitive and remain on the run, or, deal with it.

- Carl