I am on probation and was just arrested for a new case… What do I do now? Will the old case find out about my new one?

I am on probation and was just arrested for a new case… What do I do now? Will the old case find out about my new one?

So you are on probation and you were just arrested on a new charge on a new case… You are probably wondering, “What do I do now? Will the old case find out about my new one?”

Short answer: Definitely. Read below to find out what you should do if you’ve been arrested while on probation.

If you pick up a new criminal case while you are on probation for another criminal case your probation officer will eventually find out about your new charges. The probation officer will be required to obtain a warrant for your arrest from the Court. In order to avoid being arrested it is important that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who may be able to work out a favorable plea agreement for you that will resolve both cases at the same time – the new case and the violation of probation. Once we know that there is a warrant for your arrest, we will arrange a court hearing so that you appear before the court rather than getting arrested and going to jail. At that hearing we may already have a plea agreement worked out with the State that keeps you out of jail.

If you are already in jail on a violation of probation because of a new case, we can move your court date up to address the violation and the new case in a timely manner. Otherwise, you may languish in jail for weeks before your probation Judge hears your case.

As always, if you find yourself in trouble with the law, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You can reach me 24/7 at 813-221-4455. • Video: https://youtu.be/cOy9YCcxG9w • Keywords: • I am on probation • Probation • arrest record • Court records • Court records search • Hillsborough county criminal records • criminal defense attorney tampa