What is the name of your state? California
I was convicted of H&S 11378 poss of meth for sale March 2000. I was placed on probation for 3 years and given conditions. After the 1 yr of live a live in drug program I was to begin the terms including random testing, register as an offender etc... My housing arrangements changed to a live-out program where other residence shared a home to help with the recovery process. This housing arrangement was in another county as well as my employer. Arrangements were made to suspend the probation terms and to inquire about a waiver of the fees. Matters then arose with the roommates and I discussed new living arrangments with my Probation Officer. I was told the requests were being processed and I would be contacted if there was any problems. I felt at the time I was done. I never received any further correspondence.
I was traveling in New York and was stopped for a violation. I was then placed in custody for "fugitive of justice" status due to a no bail felony bench warrant. 10 days later I was released. This was the first time I was aware of the matter.
I need to correct this issue. I have limited income which means I will need to use the Public Defender. I have kept the same employer for 5 years although I am on disability. I took the help the Judge offered at the time and have changed my life. I take care of my elderly Mom. I do have a terminal medical condition the prognosis is 2 to 3 years. My concerns are income, insurance and the care of my Mom. I don't know what will happen if I am incarcerated due to this matter.
I realize the Public Defender System is overworked and this causes people to "fall in the cracks". I need to be informed of the process I will face and what I can do to help the Public Defender.
Should I contact the Probation Department to find out what happened?
What are the alternate sentences avalible instead of jail time?
What kind of paperwork should I have?
Can my financial and medical issues be used as factors to help?
Thanks...!
I was convicted of H&S 11378 poss of meth for sale March 2000. I was placed on probation for 3 years and given conditions. After the 1 yr of live a live in drug program I was to begin the terms including random testing, register as an offender etc... My housing arrangements changed to a live-out program where other residence shared a home to help with the recovery process. This housing arrangement was in another county as well as my employer. Arrangements were made to suspend the probation terms and to inquire about a waiver of the fees. Matters then arose with the roommates and I discussed new living arrangments with my Probation Officer. I was told the requests were being processed and I would be contacted if there was any problems. I felt at the time I was done. I never received any further correspondence.
I was traveling in New York and was stopped for a violation. I was then placed in custody for "fugitive of justice" status due to a no bail felony bench warrant. 10 days later I was released. This was the first time I was aware of the matter.
I need to correct this issue. I have limited income which means I will need to use the Public Defender. I have kept the same employer for 5 years although I am on disability. I took the help the Judge offered at the time and have changed my life. I take care of my elderly Mom. I do have a terminal medical condition the prognosis is 2 to 3 years. My concerns are income, insurance and the care of my Mom. I don't know what will happen if I am incarcerated due to this matter.
I realize the Public Defender System is overworked and this causes people to "fall in the cracks". I need to be informed of the process I will face and what I can do to help the Public Defender.
Should I contact the Probation Department to find out what happened?
What are the alternate sentences avalible instead of jail time?
What kind of paperwork should I have?
Can my financial and medical issues be used as factors to help?
Thanks...!