Q: I'm on pretrial probation I missed a drug test my tril is set for October 9th to be dismissed. Can I turn my self in on
Will they move my trial up and put me in jail for pretrial probation violation
A:
They will not usually move up a trial dates as they are booked so tight. It sound like maybe you were on a pre trial diversion or given opportunity to not have case on record but the failure of doing thre drug test could be huge impact. You best have a very good explanation for missing it. IF you skipped because you were going to fail and have a reason, go and get a drug test now at a clinic or hospital if it was earlier this week just so you can have an argument that you didnt know what to do so went and got one on your own. Be advised marijuana will still be in your system.
They have an option of re starting the probation too- so your missed test might get you a longer probation but if you turn yourself in and stay sober you may yet come out of this OK. A lawyer may be able to help make those arguments. For sure turning yoourself in and facing the music is going to yield much better results than waiting until your trial date though. Good luck
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