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Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Criminal Law

Case #05-CF-24819; Judge Daniel Perry; Date: December 7, 2006

FACTS: The defendant reported to probation and dropped a urine sample for the probation officer. He was confident he was going to test positive on the screen, and immediately called our office. The probation officer sent the urine sample to the lab and it did test positive for marijuana. No one wants to retain a lawyer for any reason, but when your liberty is at stake it is important that you retain a criminal attorney right away. Don't wait for law enforcement to show up at your door, and then hire the attorney. Because the defendant retained us right away he was able to avoid jail time.

DEFENSE: The defendant was very up front with the Court about his use of marijuana, and had completed almost all the conditions of his supervision before we arrived in Court. It is also very important that you make all efforts to complete as many conditions as possible before you face the court with your violation. The defendant in this case was also employed, and was very valued by his employer.

RESULT: The defendnat's probation was modified to include a drug evaluation and any treatment the probation office deemed necessary. The defendant was then continued on his supervision.