Re: Violation of Probation in Texas
Posted by marion on 11/27/07

Mary, have you had any help with this situation. I hope so. My
heart goes out to you.

On 1/29/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
> Dear Mary,
>
> You can contact 210-564-3721 and ask to speak to Chuck Speier or
> direct you to the right person.
>
> Thanks
>
> On 1/25/07, Mary wrote:
>> I don't think this a Juvenile matter, he is now 19 years old
>> now, he is at YOP in Humble Texas. There are different
>> residentail compounds, the ages are 18-25. They are housed
>> according to what they are in there for. Who can I call
>> Thank you
>> Mary
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/25/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
>>> Dear Mary,
>>>
>>> You can call 512-424-6700 Texas Juvenile Probation
>>> Commission and talk to them with regard to your concern. If
>>> they can not resolve the matter then write to:
>>>
>>> Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
>>> Attention: Legal Division
>>> 4900 N. Lamar Blvd
>>> PO Box 13547, Austin, TX 78711
>>>
>>> Please keep copies of all communication plus a general of
>>> time, date, who, when and phone number etc. All
>>> communication from son etc. If you have a family lawyer seek
>>> advice from her or him.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> On 1/19/07, Mary wrote:
>>>> On December the 4th 2006 my son was sent a letter from the
>>>> court that he had an appointment and to presented himself.
>>>> He did so without counsel he was arrest for violation of
>>>> probation, before that he had received two calls from the
>>>> court and both times he missed the calls, he tried calling
>>>> back but he never let a message. The probation office
>>>> informed me that he was behind on his community service,
>>>> court cost and that she had aked him to bring a letter to
>>>> her on the next day and he didn't not a dirty UA or
>>> leaving
>>>> town or theft. Therefore she recommened YOP a resential
>>>> program, I tried to get information from the court the
>>> only
>>>> thing they could tell me was that it was a 6 month program
>>>> and he'd be in jail till then? again I contacted this
>>>> probation officer and she then communicated to me that she
>>>> was not aware he would be spending any time in jail and
>>> she
>>>> wasn't sure what this program consisted of? I'm now very
>>>> upset and she say's she sorry, I don't understand how
>>>> someone that recommended this program knows very little
>>>> about it? I spoke to her again and she informed me that
>>>> another probation officer at her office stated that my son
>>>> will be there from maybe 3 months and then 3 months on the
>>>> outside? Well I was a bit happier then and related this to
>>>> my son that still in jail and not been transferred yet.
>>>> My son was transferred to this unit on 1/3/07 we received
>>> a
>>>> call from him and we will not be able to see him or talk
>>> to
>>>> him for 35 days, but I have since spoke to his probation
>>>> officer at this unit where he's at now and she has stated
>>>> that no one has ever left there sooner than 6 months and
>>>> that most of these boys will be there longer due to
>>>> problems. They stay from 6 months to one year. My son had
>>>> stated this to me when he was still in jail and had also
>>>> stated that these people try to get the other offenders to
>>>> get you into trouble so that it's very unlikely that any
>>> of
>>>> them go home at 6 months. I don't understand how these
>>> boys
>>>> that are really trying to change can get anything positive
>>>> out of this if the people that are suppose help are being
>>>> the enemies, can you direct me to anyone that can help me
>>>> with this part of it, I know you've heard it before but my
>>>> boy does have a good heart and is trying to change and
>>> will
>>>> do want he's suppose to I feel that what was done it not
>>>> right. My son had no warner at all, I thought they would
>>>> let him know that he could go to jail? Please let me know
>>>> what you recommend
>>>>
>>>> Mary

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Violation of Probation in Texas, 1/19/07, by Mary.
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 1/25/07, by Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student).
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 1/25/07, by Mary .
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 1/29/07, by Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student).
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 11/27/07, by marion.
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 11/29/07, by Mary.
• Re: Violation of Probation in Texas, 11/29/07, by Mary.