Q: I failed my first drug test what happens now? It was my last visit, paid all my fines and completed everything I was told to do. My probation was a misdemeanor.
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That said, violations of probation (VOP’s) are very different than substantive (new) cases. The terms and conditions of probation make it such that any material and willful violation can result in a no bond hold, a bench (not a jury) hearing (trial) with lax rules of evidence, admissible hearsay and a reduced burden of proof (a “preponderance of evidence” – or “more likely than not”).
You should consider taking a look at my Avvo Legal Guide on surviving probation / CC in Florida as it contains valuable information which may be beneficial to you. For your convenience a link follows.
Please see:
http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/probation-in-florida–what-it-is-and-how-to-survive-it
