Asked 4/15/2016 – San Antonio, TX

Hello so SWIM is on probation, and before i could finish my probation (deferred adjudication) I was recently arrested for a drug charge. Which resulted in a felony charge, but less than a gram.
I fell asleep and ran out of gas in a walmart parking lot. When i woke i was already being arrested, not really knowing how my car was left. I bonded out but i accidentally missed a court case for a speeding ticket the day after, and a warrant has been placed for my arrest. Im curious about my jail time, if i can avoid it somehow. A girl was with me who was charged with the same thing. (she has a clean record) How should i approach this. I haven’t been able to reach my probation officer i just don’t want to show up and automatically be arrested to let him know.

Answer

You need to retain an attorney ASAP. A bond can be posted for the speeding ticket at a nominal cost to remove that warrant, but picking up a new charge while on probation is not good. At the very least, in my opinion, you are looking at in-patient drug rehabilitation (SAF-P). Speak with a lawyer soon and address these matters quickly; not showing up for probation when scheduled will only add to your problems.