How likely am I to end up in jail for my first probation violation? Is there anything I can do to avoid jail time?

You need to hire an attorney, and you need to be truthful with your attorney..

What is considered a 1st time offender in a federal case??

First time offender....you haven't been convicted of a crime...state or federal

Marijuana Possession. What charges am I likely looking at? Any way to have the case dismissed?

These are all questions you need to ask your court-appointed attorney. That's what he gets paid for. If you are unhappy with his answers, and can...

How can I reduce/make arrangements for lower payments??

Contact a local attorney to help you defend yourself against the tickets.

The tests are random, and at the discretion of your probation officer. Keep your head down, stay clean and you won't have a problem.

What are the chances for my brother to do his 90 days over for violating his parole conditions?

He definitely needs to hire an attorney ASAP.

It's up to the board of pardons and parole on the dates. You will need to speak with someone from it about the second part of your question.

How do i take care of this?

You will need to hire an attorney in California.

Can a Cps investigator go to my child's school and question her alone with out notifying me first?

CPS can speak with your child without notice to you, and outside of your presence.

I do not know where this fit in, my cousin was visiting an inmate at a prison here in Texas where she was raped at that unit.

That is absolutely horrible! Definitely use the lawyer find service on avvo to find a civil rights attorney.