Q: What happens if I violate probation in FL by leaving the state?
In Florida, what can I expect after violating my probation by not meeting my probation officer and leaving the state without permission? I have been on probation for about three months, had a prior violation for an additional charge that was later dropped, and left because I did not have anywhere to live.
A:
I would recommend contacting a local attorney familiar with the court that your case is in. If you leave the state and do not continue to report, you will be deemed an absconder and will probably face incarceration.
I would not relish having to always look over my shoulder waiting to be arrested on a Violation of Probation warrant. If possible, I would try to complete all conditions and contact my probation officer. Becoming homeless may be defensible as something beyond your control.
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