Q: DUI case
Daughter went voluntarily to court to ask judge for an extension on completing her DUI classes so that she has time to get herself into a drug treatment program. Judge gave her a 6 month extension, then imposed 45 days in jail for violating probation. My daughter denied her probation violation, the judge had my daughter arrested on the spot and gave her a court date in 7 days. My daughter got out on a bail bond after 3 days. When she shows up for her formal hearing in 4 days, could my daughter ask for an extension on her hearing, so that she has time to obtain an attorney?
A: Yes. She has the right to an attorney at her probation violation hearing. Probation is currently revoked and she should ask the Judge for a continuance in order to hire counsel. It sounds like the Judge found her in violation of probation without a formal hearing and without her admitting the violation.
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