Asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: What are the possible outcomes for probation revocation due to new charges in Texas?

I am currently on probation in Walker County but report to Montgomery County. My probation has been revoked due to receiving two new felony drug possession charges in Montgomery County. I have a criminal record mostly consisting of charges without convictions. What are possible outcomes to my situation?

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A: 1. Your probation may be revoked and you will have to serve your sentence.

2. The terms of your probation may be modified, but you will remain on probation.

3. The motion to revoke will be denied and there will be no changes to the terms of your probation.

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