Every person charged with DWI in Texas is eligible to submit an application for Community Supervision. Commonly referred to as probation, Community Supervision is an opportunity to avoid incarceration as punishment for DWI....
Depending on certain circumstances, Texas law allows a person to seek “community supervision,” rather than serving a sentence of confinement. The two types of community supervision in Texas are post-conviction community supervision (commonly referred to as “probation”) and deferred adjudication. A person on probation has a criminal conviction, while one...

Yes, it is possible to terminate probation early in Texas. Judges have the power to alter and amend probation in Texas. This includes power over the terms, conditions, and period of time a person is on probation. Is it possible to get off probation early in Texas? Yes, it is...

WHAT IS DEFERRED ADJUDICATION IN TEXAS? As an alternative to a prison sentence, Texas law allows an accused to be on “community supervision.” The two types of community supervision are post-conviction community supervision (commonly referred to as “probation”) and deferred adjudication. Deferred adjudication, once successfully completed, does not result in...

A deferred adjudication is a special form of community supervision that allows an individual to avoid the risk of incarceration and a final conviction....
What Happens if You Fail a Drug Test on Probation? A failed drug test while on probation can result in a warrant for......
Probation is a legal alternative to incarceration where a Defendant serves their sentence outside of jail or prison on community supervision under certain conditions set by the court. Probation conditions are designed to ensure a defendant leads a law-abiding life and does not pose a threat to society....

WHAT IS DEFERRED ADJUDICATION IN TEXAS? As an alternative to a prison sentence, Texas law allows an accused to be on “community supervision.” The two types of community supervision are post-conviction community supervision (commonly referred to as “probation”) and deferred adjudication. Deferred adjudication, once successfully completed, does not result in...

Depending on certain circumstances, Texas law allows a person to seek “community supervision,” rather than serving a sentence of confinement. The two types of community supervision in Texas are post-conviction community supervision (commonly referred to as “probation”) and deferred adjudication. A person on probation has a criminal conviction, while one...
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Every person charged with DWI in Texas is eligible to submit an application for Community Supervision. Commonly referred to as probation, Community Supervision is an opportunity to avoid incarceration as punishment for DWI....
Probation violations are critical matters that can have devastating consequences. Violating any term or condition of probation can result in the State filing a Motion to Revoke (MTR) probation. A simple violation can quickly turn into a permanent criminal conviction....

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Question 1

What happens if you violate probation?

Probation violations are critical matters that can have devastating consequences. Violating any term or condition of probation can result in the State filing a Motion to Revoke (MTR) probation. A simple violation can quickly turn into a permanent criminal conviction. Take no chance. If you have an MTR concern act now. Read more.
Question 2

Can you get off probation early?

Yes, it is possible to terminate probation early in Texas. Judges have the power to alter and amend probation in Texas. This includes power over the terms, conditions, and period of time a person is on probation. Read more.
Question 3

What happens if you fail a drug test on probation?

A failed drug test while on probation can result in a warrant for your arrest, jail time, additional probation time, additional terms and conditions, more money, and a conviction. Read more.
Question 4

Can you get probation for DWI in Texas?

Yes. Unlike DWI, a minor under 21 years of age cannot be sentenced to jail for DUI. However, it is critical to avoid a conviction for DUI at all costs. Every person charged with DWI in Texas is eligible to submit an application for Community Supervision. Even after losing a trial, a defendant may still receive probation instead of being sentenced to jail. Read more.
Question 5

How long is DWI probation?

The maximum length of community supervision in Texas for a Misdemeanor DWI is 24 months, and for a DWI 3rd+ is 10 years. The factors that determine the length of probation are... Read more.
Question 6

Can you smoke weed on probation?

Marijuana remains illegal in Texas. However, some probation officers will use a first failed test as a baseline by which future tests are measured. A failed drug test while on probation can result in a warrant for your arrest, jail time, additional probation time, additional terms and conditions, more money, and a conviction. Read more.
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