r/probation

I called my hotline late and the clinics near me were closed. I let probation know the next day that i’m going today instead. She then tells me looks like you tested positive for coca-cola my last visit. They proceed to wait an hour then call me and tell me I have to report today or they’ll be a warrant out… I went and told them i’m gonna piss hot, which I did for three substances. They still sent it to a lab? He said your p.o will contact you when we get results back and you’ll have to come back…. I feel like i’m gonna get thrown in jail. I pleaded to the guy like dude i’m scared, worried, just in complete terror…. any help? I’ll tell them i’ll comply for rehab or AA meetings… but just in complete shock and sadness right now ;( This is all my fault at the end of the day though… any thoughts/help?

I just received a job offer I’m really excited about, but it’s contingent on a background check, and now I’m stressing about what they’re going to see.

I have two previous felony credit card theft charges that were dismissed, so I was never convicted of either. I also currently have a misdemeanor joyriding/unauthorized control case under a plea in abeyance, so there’s no judgment of conviction, and it should ultimately be dismissed if I successfully complete the requirements.

How bad is this likely to look to an employer? Has anyone had experience getting hired with dismissed felony charges or an active plea in abeyance? I’m especially interested in whether you were given a chance to explain the circumstances before the employer made a decision.

I really want this job and I’m trying to prepare myself for what might happen when the report comes back.

So long story short, I’m nervous as hell about tomorrow. So rewind back, August 28, 2025 I got sentenced to 2 years deferred adjudication in Dallas county for 2 felony cases running concurrently. I finished all probationary requirements by July, and was immediately moved to alternate reporting (in person meeting every 3 months, phone meetings once a month in between those 3 months). Passed allBut anyway I’m trying to get hired at my job and they’re waiting till probation is over, so I need to get off asap. Contacted my lawyer, and now I have a hearing tomorrow. I’m nervous as hell I can’t even lie. But I hope I can post tomorrow that I got off this shit. I swear probation kinda straightened my ass out for real. I was on a bad path, and it took being on probation to really get me sober. Will let yall know what happens

It's been nearly a year since my life has been turned around. Family has helped me though it. After the arrest and being charged and probation has anybody else just dropped everything they were doing? Like your life has been put on hold. I lost a lot and just been in a disciplined depression. There are days we're I do feel like it will be over but will it? Some days feel ok some feel horrible and sleep for weeks 12 hour days. Go to work and eat for the day and go back to sleep.

I guess my question is, am I the only one who feels like this ? I see post people saying " easy work " and goes on with their life. Like how do you manage this? I guess I just miss my old life and feel like giving up. Even when this is all said and done I honestly don't really care if I live or die. I can't believe this has took me down into a spiraling depression.

Has your life turned upside down? How do you manage your days ?

I’m on community control in Florida. Ankle monitor, the highest supervision I’m pretty sure.

I called the county next to mine because I was suspicious of someone trying to get me in trouble. They confirmed a report was made in April accusing me of stealing something at someone’s residence. My name, address, and phone number are documented on the report under “offender”.

I have not done shit. I’ve been an absolute angel. I don’t even live in that county, and my ankle monitor data will show I was home. My PO is also very cool.

Should I be worried about a violation? I’m pretty sure ANY accusation is considered a violation. But if there’s concrete proof I did not do this, they won’t violate me right? Like my PO would clearly be like “but he wasn’t even there at the time” so she would think about it first before violating me right??

I am going to give her the report and let her know, but I just wanted to see if anyone has some advice to provide

The “victim” is actually the perpetrator, and he’s also on probation, and he has assaulted and seriously injured me in the past

So I went to court Monday which was yesterday and saw the judge and I had wrapped up everything I need to do and they didn’t set another court date, my lawyer said I was done. I had to go see my po afterwards ( I got a new one bc my other one took a new job) she said I would be done tomorrow since that would make 11/29 and to just make sure I didn’t get a text to go in and that’s it we didn’t set another appointment. Of course I got a text to go in today so I did but does that mean I’m finished with my supervised probation tomorrow?

Do not do that. Even if you have a lapse in sobriety or are falling behind in payments or whatever. I managed to complete diversion with police contact/going to de tox multiple times. Don’t think hey I will just go to jail and get this over with. A lot of the time they will revoke, put you in jail and then restart probation. So basically you get to go to jail lose your job restart classes and STILL be on on probation. Being high will provide you a day of comfort in exchange for years of misery. It’s going to be painful but the suffering is optional if you have the right mindset.

Just tested positive for THC. Had a short convo with my PO making sure mental health is ok and I’m not abusing it. She said it’s ok and wallah. I walked free

i got a dwi in April and served my jail time ( a weekend) it’s my first offense in virginia and I’m glad that’s the only time I got but I got supervised probation until october when I take my victim impact panel.

I slipped up and smoked a cart yesterday. I hadn’t smoked before that for 2 weeks. I USED to be a heavy weed user, but no longer smoke like that. am i completely fucked? I see her in 12 days. if I take the detox drinks, will that work? i took it before and it worked.

when i asked what to expect my first visit, she said we are just going to have an office visit to make sure you’re staying out of trouble. i’m so nervous and not doing that again.

for reference im 5’5 138lbs

Im on the mental health caseload my po got switched halfway through probation no notice whatsoever to this new lady by the books. I just passed my cdl permit and got my school funding approved prior. My parents/family were so happy for me and be doing school. I was really excited too all I would need is a travel pass but I get the impression she wont do it maybe idk. Shes worried about a $400 court cost when I was locked up 17 months like comon. So im applying to waive it today. How do I deal with a po like this and get her to work with me?

How did you find a job on active probation? It makes it so much harder having a pending/active probation on backround. What job did you all land? Or were you lucky to keep the job you have?

I’m in Jefferson County, Colorado and was sentenced to 18 months of probation for a first-time DUI. I’m wondering how realistic it is to get probation terminated early after completing about 9 months.
My judge seemed pretty nice/reasonable at sentencing. If I have no violations, complete all of my requirements, stay compliant with probation, and otherwise have a clean record during those 9 months, do you think a judge in Jefferson County would consider early termination?
Has anyone in Jefferson County, CO successfully gotten off probation early? If so, how much of your sentence did you complete before asking, and did your probation officer support the request?

Just curious how many years did you get and how are you coping with your new temporary life?

I was told that I am done this Wednesday (8/19) and will be eligible for interlock removal. I haven’t been able to get a hold of my PO for clarification on the removal process. My goal is to get it removed as soon as possible, but I can’t tell if end of this week is realistic. What is y’all’s experience with this process? Any advice on how to secure that removal paperwork as quickly as possible?

Having probation flip your whole life around in a blink of an eye and trying to get though it day by day, does anybody else just want to throw in the towel and admit life is over? I'm so tired and lost everything. How do you guys do it? I'm so mentally over it all I want to do is sleep. The depression over all this feels like death isn't so bad.

What is the likely outcome of a first time dirty ua for thc?

Will probably piss dirty. I have like 4 days to piss clean. 6ft 190lbs. It’s for weed. My charges are not drug related.

Got a new po and she started doing way more than my previous ones. I passed all UAs so far, I got 4-5 months until I get off parole.

Do they tend to violate or just make u take classes or smth for first failed ua? Meanwhile I’m working out and drinking water and eating fiber. Let’s see