Asked 8/8/2016 – San Marcos, TX

I am probation for a DWI and resisting arrest. I started probation a year ago and since then I have only been drug tested once and that was when I began probation. Since then i have completed my 3 required classes and all of my community service hours. I have never missed an appointment or been late to one. Since I’ve been doing so good i only have to check in every other month in person. I told my probation officer I was going out of state and now he is requiring me to take a drug test. There is a possibility that I may fail. What would happen if I did? Would the consequences be really bad even though I’ve been doing really well with my probation?

Answer

If you fail your drug test, a motion to revoke your probation can be filed; a warrant for your arrest can be issued. You can be brought before the Court and you can be sentenced to jail. One violation of any of the conditions of probation can cause revocation.