Probation

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia

I had a court case on 10/20/10 for Posession of Marijuana. I thought I could continue it once again, but the judge didn't grant that. I had to go to trial or go to probation. I had no lawyer and decided to go to probation. I signed all paperwork and Im currently on probation for 6 months. Restricted drivers license, ASAP classes and community service. I had another court case on 11/3/10 for Posession of Marijuana again, but continue it to 02/05/11. Before going to my first posession charge on 10/20/10 I already had the other court case for 11/4/10 for the other posession charge. When I go to court on 02/5/11 would it be considered as violation of my probation or since I already had that charge before being on probation it would not be considered like that. What could I expect?

Will they extend my probation period and my suspended drivers license? or will I be charged as 1st offense since my first court case is pending because I'm on probation?

randu said:

or will I be charged as 1st offense since my first court case is pending because I'm on probation?

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The second offense will be treated exactly as that--a second offense. The courts could very well revoke your probation and have you stand trial for both offenses.

You are in trouble.

I would suggest a lawyer.

It is hard to discern whether you were on probation when you got charged. If you were not on probation when you were charged than it cannot be a violation if you were not yet on probation.

Yes, I agree with Dave, it's hard to tell based on the way you've expressed your timeline but if it is indeed:

1. Committed offense #1
2. Committed offense #2
3. Went to court for offense #1 and found guilty
4. Going to court on offense #2

You're not guilty of probation violation, and you may even avoid getting this counted as a second offense. You should definitely be talking to a lawyer on the second charge though. They may be disinclined to offer you a break if they know your history.