My buddy was convicted of a DWI November 9, 2010 and sentenced one year probation. He admitted to and failed a UA on Jan 10 2011 and then on Feb. 15 2011 he admitted to his counselor at an Outpatient treatment center that he would fail a drug test and this resulted in a unsuccessful discharge since he had been there since late november. Since Febuary 15 he has completed community service, Victim Impact Panel, DWI education program, AA attendance and attained a sponsor and he is an A and B college student. He has 2 UA's a month and they all have been clean, he met with his PO on 4-4-11 and on 4-5-11 a motion to revoke was filed with a 5000 bond from the original case. He is very worried and I dont know what to tell him, any feedback is greatly appreciated. thanks.

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Tell him to quit violating probation for starters.

You know that this is a prosecutor's forum, right? As in, we represent the State of Texas bringing charges against your friend....

sorry, just looking for perspective for my friend, he is a good guy and i wanted to ease his mind. didn't mean to step over any boundaries.

Your friend should seek the advice of qualified legal counsel. We cannot give you advice to pass on to him because we represent the other side.