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Is there mandatory jail time for a low tier felony criminal mischief charge?

I recommend that you contact an attorney and do not communicate with anyone other than an attorney as communications to an attorney are privileged, others except for in limited circumstances, are not. An attorney who does criminal law normally will give you a free consultation by phone or in person. I also encourage clients to not use any other method to discuss their case other than speaking either in person or on the phone with an attorney. Anything you say can and will be used against you...

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Can my probation officer put me in jail for not being able to urinate for a drug test?

Given that you are felony probation you have to make sure that you abide by all of the terms and conditions of your probation. That means that if you violate even one term and/or condition of probation (community supervision as it is now called) a motion to revoke your community supervision can be filed by the District Attorney's office based on your noncompliance with your probation officer. Typically, it is the probation officer who notifies the prosecutors' office and they file the motion,...