So, uh, anybody ever been on probation?

slightofjeff
slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
edited August 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
I'm probably going to be on probation during PJ20. How ... uh ... strict you think they'll be about this whole "no drinking at all" thing?
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  • nsepstru
    nsepstru Posts: 187
    supervised or unsupervised, are on probation in WI or elsewhere? When I was on probation I had to get permission to leave the state. Also if you don't do anything stupid to get yourself in trouble or give cops/security a reason to check you out you will probably be fine.
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  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    I was on double secret probation in college
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    It will probably be supervised. Haven't been sentenced yet, but I've already talked to my lawyer about having to leave the state for this trip and (more importantly) for several work-related trips over the course of the year. He says it shouldn't be a problem if we mention it to the judge at my court date.

    I'm more worried if I have a couple of beers during the weekend, then they piss test me on Tuesday or something. Does this kind of thing happen?
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  • nsepstru
    nsepstru Posts: 187
    well I'm pretty sure your body metabolises alcohol relatively fast, it's not something that stays in your blood for a significant amount of time so that shouldn't be an issue. However as for the frequency of testing I can't really attest to that.
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  • nsepstru
    nsepstru Posts: 187
    I was lucky enough to have unsupervised probation. So long as I didn't do anything stupid or have any runins with the law I didn't have to report to anyone.
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    I figure if I have a beer or two, and it's only a beer or two, I should be fine.

    Part of me, however, has no inclination to fuck with the terms of my probation in any way, shape or form.
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    are you being tested? or is it on your honor type thing?
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I'm probably going to be on probation during PJ20. How ... uh ... strict you think they'll be about this whole "no drinking at all" thing?

    If you do violate probabtion, what would happen?

    Not sure it is worth the risk!
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    As far as I know right now -- and, again, I haven't been sentenced yet -- they reserve the right to randomly test my piss anytime they feel like it.

    Whether they will actually do that -- and, if so, how frequently -- I have no idea.

    I guess what I'm wondering, from people who have been in my shoes before, is: How serious are they about this, really? When they say "not a single beer" do they *really* mean "not a single beer."

    If I have a beer or two on a Friday, will they be able to detect it on Tuesday after I get back?
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I'm probably going to be on probation during PJ20. How ... uh ... strict you think they'll be about this whole "no drinking at all" thing?

    If you do violate probabtion, what would happen?

    Not sure it is worth the risk!

    Believe me, I'm totally leaning this way.

    I'm not trying to get shitfaced. I am literally wondering about the effects of one or two beers.
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    slightofjeff wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I'm probably going to be on probation during PJ20. How ... uh ... strict you think they'll be about this whole "no drinking at all" thing?

    If you do violate probabtion, what would happen?

    Not sure it is worth the risk!

    Believe me, I'm totally leaning this way.

    I'm not trying to get shitfaced. I am literally wondering about the effects of one or two beers.

    Just remember that no one has ever been successful in court by saying "But the dudes on the PJ website said it would be ok!"
    :)

    Be safe, my friend.
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:

    Just remember that no one has ever been successful in court by saying "But the dudes on the PJ website said it would be ok!"
    :)

    Be safe, my friend.

    Ha .. I know that. :)

    Basically, I'm looking for people who have been in my shoes before, and how they handled it, and what the outcome is. I'm not looking for anyone's permission. ;)
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    slightofjeff wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:

    Just remember that no one has ever been successful in court by saying "But the dudes on the PJ website said it would be ok!"
    :)

    Be safe, my friend.

    Ha .. I know that. :)

    Basically, I'm looking for people who have been in my shoes before, and how they handled it, and what the outcome is. I'm not looking for anyone's permission. ;)

    Duly noted! ;)
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,789
    All these questions and more can be asked of your probation officer. You can bet the first meeting will require a test. You'll also find out how often you'll need to see them. After that it is at their discretion. All depends on how cool your officer is, previous record, etc.....
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  • pjfan31
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    I think it is too big of a risk.... Hypothetically, something goes down police question you over anything... Security are fuck wits and go to kick you out and you kick up a stink.... being a witness to something who nows, and cops say 'have you had anything to drink today?' Whatever it be... Is it a risk you are willing to take?
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  • Johnny Abruzzo
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    My father-in-law was on probation and just didn't drink anything. It's probably not worth the worrying I would guess. Good luck man - that sucks. This country has never really let go of Prohibition.
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  • mysticweed
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    yes
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  • The Juggler
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    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    My father-in-law was on probation and just didn't drink anything. It's probably not worth the worrying I would guess. Good luck man - that sucks. This country has never really let go of Prohibition.

    how did he not die of dehydration? :o


    this probation is due to a dui right? things have gotten waaaay more strict than when i got mine back in the '01/'02 days....

    my brother got his 2nd recently. he had to serve some jail time then was on house arrest for 3 months where he was not allowed to drink. probabtion officer said no alcohol could be in the house and that he would conduct random searches/tests. my bro lives with my parents so this was no fun for them. also occured during the holiday season so it was not fun for me. :lol: ...............

    for what it's worth, the house never got searched once and he was never randomly tested.
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  • EmBleve
    EmBleve Posts: 3,019
    I'm not sure, but isn't a drug test different than an alcohol test? Or will they do both?
    Good luck. :)
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Can they really detect it if you drank one or two beers a few days earlier?

    And I mean literally one or two beers. Not the "one or two beers" you tell the cops, that actually means "12."
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