Christ_empowered
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I pled guilty to a serious ("Class A") misdemeanor just over 3 years ago. I was given a suspended sentence and 5 years probation. I've been on my very best behavior with probation and all, plus I got saved right after I was charged (I know, sounds convenient and all. It is what it is...), so the probationary period has also been a time of growth and change for me, at all levels.
The last time I went into the probation office last week, the clerk/cashier lady looked up my info and called the probation officer. She told me to take my money home with me and said that if the officer needed anything, he'd call me. So, I waited a couple days and called back on a Friday and asked the officer himself what was up.
He told me (and I've looked up the law on this, he's telling the truth) that here in this state, eligible offenders on probation get 20 days added credit for each 30 days of a probation sentence completed. This is a 1st offense "Class A" misdemeanor, so I'm eligible. He said he thought I'd be done in late January, but it was really late December 2016.
I asked him if I'd get something in the mail or something, and he said No (weird). He also said that they'd "purged" my information (weird). This state has a website where you can search to find people on probation. My name is no longer on the database.
Now, I'm nervous because I assumed I'd get something in writing. I keep suspecting trickery, but then I think: what could they possibly gain by all that? Plus, they refused to take my $$$, which is odd enough anyway, but would be extra weird if they're up to something.
Please pray. I don't drink, I don't do drugs, I just live with my (loving, kind, long suffering, amazing) people (I have severe mental problems, btw), and pretty much mind my own business. I haven't even gotten a speeding ticket while on probation (I did, however, get a seat belt violation, lol).
I just...don't...understand. I don't get why they haven't given me something in writing that says "hey, wow...you're free now!," but then again, I probably should just rejoice because (it appears) I'm off probation nearly 2 years early.
I dunno. I'm eligible for sealing this whole mess, and I've asked my dad to get on it and get in touch with the attorney he hired to represent me when it was ongoing. He's kinda dragging his feet on it, and I don't think he understands how its making me feel crazy.
Thanks for your replies+prayers.
The last time I went into the probation office last week, the clerk/cashier lady looked up my info and called the probation officer. She told me to take my money home with me and said that if the officer needed anything, he'd call me. So, I waited a couple days and called back on a Friday and asked the officer himself what was up.
He told me (and I've looked up the law on this, he's telling the truth) that here in this state, eligible offenders on probation get 20 days added credit for each 30 days of a probation sentence completed. This is a 1st offense "Class A" misdemeanor, so I'm eligible. He said he thought I'd be done in late January, but it was really late December 2016.
I asked him if I'd get something in the mail or something, and he said No (weird). He also said that they'd "purged" my information (weird). This state has a website where you can search to find people on probation. My name is no longer on the database.
Now, I'm nervous because I assumed I'd get something in writing. I keep suspecting trickery, but then I think: what could they possibly gain by all that? Plus, they refused to take my $$$, which is odd enough anyway, but would be extra weird if they're up to something.
Please pray. I don't drink, I don't do drugs, I just live with my (loving, kind, long suffering, amazing) people (I have severe mental problems, btw), and pretty much mind my own business. I haven't even gotten a speeding ticket while on probation (I did, however, get a seat belt violation, lol).
I just...don't...understand. I don't get why they haven't given me something in writing that says "hey, wow...you're free now!," but then again, I probably should just rejoice because (it appears) I'm off probation nearly 2 years early.
I dunno. I'm eligible for sealing this whole mess, and I've asked my dad to get on it and get in touch with the attorney he hired to represent me when it was ongoing. He's kinda dragging his feet on it, and I don't think he understands how its making me feel crazy.
Thanks for your replies+prayers.