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Expert: - 1/26/2010


Question
My friend is on county probation which started in August of 2009 and will end next month. In October he and one of our other friends were leaving church and our friend became very ill and later died. Well my friend was on county probation cause he did not have a valid drivers license, so after he became very nervous he jumped in the truck and was trying to get our other friend to the hospital. He got to a light and they ran the tag and noticed that our other friend (who became ill) license was suspended also, so they stopped the truck and gave my friend (who is on probation) a ticket. He did not go to jail but do have to pay some court cost. My question is if he is on county probation is there a possibility that his PO would violate him? If so what can I expect because he is also my roommate?

Answer

Jeffrey Hauck, License
Jamie,

It is possible that the probation officer could find your friend in violation of the conditions of his probation.  If that happens he could have additional time added to his probation, pay a fine, and/or in rare instances be incarcerated to finish out his sentence.  He could also face no probation consequences.  He should pay the fine and move on by explaining the situation to his PO.  It is better to be honest and inform the PO then for the PO to find out later.

Jeff

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Licensed Private Detective with expansive clientele base encompassing hundreds of cases. Donates resources and time to the Children's Rescue Network in Orlando, FL. Adjunct professor of Criminal Justice, Political Science, & Paralegal Studies teaching on the courses of: "Criminal Law;" "Constitutional Law;" "Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals;" "Real Estate Law for Paralegals;" "Psychological Profiling;" "Introduction to the Criminal Justice System," White Collar Crime;" "Crime Prevention;" "Risk Management;" "International Policing;" "Eight Skills of the Effective Criminal Justice Student;" "Deviance and Violence;" Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Capstone;" among others. Decorated retired 15 year veteran police sergeant, twice promoted through the civil service commission. Served in the capacities of patrol officer, training officer, SWAT officer, first line patrol supervisor and administrative supervisor. Graduate of several criminal investigation schools and currently a licensed private detective. Holding over 50 certifications related to police training and instructing in disciplines such as "defensive tactics," "firearms," and "professional development." 12 year veteran of the United States Army. Rank of Staff-Sergeant (E-6). Held positions of Platoon Sergeant, Asst. Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, Fire Team Leader, Supply Sergeant, and Liaison NCO at staff officer level. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11BPF7, Airborne Infantry NCO Soldier & Pathfinder. Cross trained into the field of supply (76Y) and administration (71L). Completed PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC, and Chemical Branch Officer Basic leadership courses. Current subject matter expert and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear) Commissioned Chemical Branch Officer serving in the U.S. Army.

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ASIS International. Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA). Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (ASET). American Society of Criminology (ASC). National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). International Tae Kwon Do Union (ITU), among others.

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Published Full length novel, “Ports And Happy Havens,” Co-authored with L.A. Broskey, Copyright. ISBN: 1-4208-1261-0. Full length novel, “The Awful Grace Of God,” Co-authored with L.A. Broskey, Copyright (publishing in progress). Review & Discussion of the case of: Burley v. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Spring 2003. Review & Discussion of the case of: LTV Steel Company, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Spring 2003. Review & Discussion of the case of: Rydzewski v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. Published in the PA Administrative Law Journal. Summer 2002. “Handcuffing Techniques Manual For Loss Prevention Officers.” 2002. Copyright. “Model Emergency Response Team Policy and Member’s Manual.” 1999. Copyright. “Women’s Fundamental Self-Defense Manual.” 1998. Copyright, among others.

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Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.), Widener University School of Law. Harrisburg, PA. Graduate of the Law and Government Institute of Widener University School of Law. Certification in Law & Government. Harrisburg, PA. B.A. Criminal Justice, DeSales University. Center Valley, PA. Certified Legal Assistant & Paralegal, Blackstone Career Institute, Allentown, PA. Licensed Private Detective, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Certified Special & General Law Enforcement Academy Educator/Trainer Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Training And Education Commission (MPOTEC). Certified Law Enforcement Trainer (CLET) Certification, American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET), Frederick, MD. Municipal Police Officer Certificate of Training & Licensure (Act 120), Police Academy Training. PA Certified Act 235 Lethal Weapons Instructor in Academics, Firearms, and Skills training, among others.

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United States Army Meritorious Service Medal. United States Army Commendation Medal, awarded twice. United States Army Achievement Medal, awarded four times. United States Army Good Conduct Medal. United States Army Expert Infantry Badge. United States Army Parachutist Badge. Government of Honduras Parachutist Badge. United States Army Air-Assault Badge. United States Army Pathfinder Badge. American Police Hall of Fame’s “Legion of Honor Award for Line of Duty Injury.” Venerable Order of The Knights of Michael The Archangel, “Knight Chevalier Award.” American Police Hall of Fame’s “Honor Award.” The John Edgar Hoover Memorial Gold Medal for Distinguished Public Service Award. American Police Hall of Fame “Long and Honorable Service Certificate.” American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens’ “George Washington Second Amendment Gun Rights Award.” American Police Hall of Fame “President’s National Medal of Patriotism.” Widener University School of Law “Dean’s Honor List.” International Tae Kwon Do Union’s (ITU) World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame Award for “Assistant Instructor of the Year,” 2002. “Who’s Who Among American Law Students,” 22nd Edition, 2002 Recognition Award. World Karate Union Hall of Fame, “Instructor Of The Year For Police Control Tactics & Self-Defense,” 2004, among others.

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