Nicholasville, KY asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky

Q: I am on probation and they want me to come in but im scared due to covid until I get vaccination. Do I have any say so?

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: No. If you don’t go in, they’ll likely violate you for absconding. Best to go in snd see what they want.

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Lexington, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Tell why you don't want to come in. If they say too bad come in anyway, then you have to go in. You have no real control over the situation. If you don't go in, they will report to the judge that you have absconded and a warrant will be issued for you. Good luck!

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: One of the worst things you can do on probation is not call back or stay in touch with your probation officer. They run the show. If you have legitimate concerns about Covid like pre-existing conditions or some other legitimate concerns you should voice them with your probation officer. The judge will almost always believe the probation officer over the defendant so compliance will get you a lot further than noncompliance

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