r/probation

Macomb county, Mi. Testing while on bond awaiting my sentencing date for a OWI. The parole officers are no help, they don’t know which ones i can and can’t take. what cold/flu medication are y’all taking?

my state is PA, chester county. i already talked to a lawyer.

3 years ago i got into a fight with an abusive family member, and earned a f2 agg assault on a plea deal. ive been on mental health court ever since.

ive had minor setbacks, but no major violations. only served weekend jail for dilutes but i have had multiple positive ua’s.

i am in phase 3 of the program, so obviously i take it seriously or else i wouldnt have gotten this far. however, i lost my apartment and since i am technically no longer a resident of the county now the judge put in a motion to remove me from mental health court.

my lawyer says the da *most likey* would recommend the minimum sentence of my guidelines for my charge and previous offender score (zero, not even a traffic ticket), which would be 9 months. they also did state that he and the da could reach an agreement, or the judge could agree to move me to regular probation. the last option would be ideal and is definitely possible, but being away from my family for 9 months is not preferred. My sentencing sheet and guilty plea sheet mention nothing about jail time deferred, so i am hoping for no jail.

anyone in or around mental health court / drug court and has seen revocations happen/ experienced them, please share your experiences. im not necessarily looking for advice, im trying to comfort myself with your stories because i hate the unknown. if you have any constructive advice (besides the usual “do better” etc.) i am open to it.

if possible, please be descriptive.

Thank you :)