Im on federal probation and I have to drug test tomorrow and I'm dirty should I not go or should I just test dirty?: I'm on probation just finish rehab and am now in outpatient and I have a federal p.o.
Kim’s answer: Thanks for you question. I will make this as brief and to the point as I can. Unfortunately, you don't have many good options. If you fail to appear for your scheduled drug test that will count as a dirty test plus a failure to appear to meet with your scheduled probation officer (PO). By testing you will confirm that you are dirty, but you will not have a failure to appear. There is also a slight chance however small it may be that the test will not be positive. Your mindset should be to prepare for the worse, hope for the best and take what comes. If you otherwise have a good relationship with your PO and most importantly a good track record with him or her, up until now, may get a pass on a recommendation for prison time.
My son got a infraction/nontraffic ticket for "driver in possession of marijuana. The judge put him on probation. Is this right?: Can the judge give him 6-mos. probation for a nontraffic (not misdemeanor) ticket? Shouldn't he just be fined?
Kim’s answer:
Q. Is this right?
A. No.
Q. Can the judge give him 6-months probation for a non-traffic (not misdemeanor) ticket?
A. No.
Q. Shouldn’t he just be fined?
A. Probably. The judge may have cut a deal with your son to stay out of trouble for 6 months and then he would dismiss the charge. It is not really probation but just a continuance. Ask your son to show you his probation order. If he was actually given probation there would have been a court order indicating the terms. It would be surprising if there existed such an order.
Good luck,
Kim W. Hansen
www.kimwhansen.com
I had a misdemeanor over 15 years ago. Does it still appear on my record? If it does what can I do.: I am now unemployed for over two years. My last employer did not run a background check on me. I am now able to return to work and I will be seeking new employment,
Kim’s answer:
Q. Does my 15-year-old misdemeanor still appear on my record.
A. Yes, if you were convicted and have not had it expunged. If you haven’t had it expunged, you might consider having an attorney help you with this, while you are seeking new employment.
Good luck,
Kim W. Hansen
www.kimwhansen.com