North Carolina - Pitt County I have arranged to represent myself for probation?

North Carolina - Pitt County I have arranged to represent myself for probation?
North Carolina - Pitt County ________________________ ULTIMATE QUESTION: I have arranged to represent myself infront of a judge on the 8th of March to argue my case. What can I do to prepare for this. Should I wear uniform or suit? ________________________ Hello everyone, I need a little bit of advice for the situation I am in. Backstory: Myself: I am 24. Have been enlisted in the Army since the age of 17. I am currently a weapons Sergent. I have been deployed 7 times in areas covering all parts of the Middle East and parts of South America. The Army is currently sending me to school in North Carolina in order to further my career. I am about to be transferred to Alaska to finish up my education and work with a separate unit. I have no criminal record. Great credit (which shows I am a responsibility human being) and have been self sufficient from the age of 15. Situation: I find my self to be an exceedingly nice person. I always make sure to greet every neighbor whenever I move and invite them to cookouts. Friends have told me there isnt a person I couldn't make a friend with. White, Asian, African American, Straight, Gay... whatever, you get the gist. I dont care what you are as long are you are a good person! At my last residence my next door neighbors for reasons unknown to me didnt like me from day one. Over a period of months they called the police multiple times on me for noise violations when I rarely even entertain at my house. I may have music on when working out in the morning, or in the middle of a project but never after dark. Needless to say police knocking on the door to register a complaint (even at times woke me up when I was asleep)... to make a long story short (i know too late) one night after finding out someone had splashed what looks like old dish water on the side of my house next to my front door (closest to them) I had a brief period of bad decision making. I ended up slashing their front right tire out of sheer agitation and anger. Needless to say I was served with an arrest warrant the next day, bailed my self out, and was charged with "Damage to Personal Property Under $50.00" I paid all court costs, offered restitution, and was given 12 months probation, with 6 months supervised (or upon completion of treatment) and required to get substance abuse and anger management treatment. I saw a company down here who did an assessment on me, they said I needed treatment on neither count. I rarely drink, and if I do on the weekends I always call a cab. And I have no anger problems! I am an extremely laid back person! Yes I am in the Army, Yes I do work out, Yes I can control a situation if needs be. But needless to say, going on 8 years in the Armed Forces teaches you an amazing degree of self control and situational analysis. I made one mistake Current Problem: The probation officers supervisor doesnt want to let me off of supervised parole even though I did complete the anger management and substance abuse analysis, but rather wants me to go through a company they have a contract with and pay between 175-250 for treatment I dont need. I have neither the money or time to do this! Also I am being _TRANSFERED_! I have arranged to represent myself infront of a judge on the 8th of March to argue my case. What can I do to prepare for this. Should I wear uniform or suit?
Law Enforcement & Police - 2 Answers - 2010-02-23 18:02:13

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Answer 1
uniform for sure get your testimonials in writing verbal isn't good enough have your completion certificate in writing have your transfer in writing get your assessment saying you need no further treatment in writing if it isn't in writing it doent exist have copies in a neat folder be organized admit you made a mistake don't fight the charge or cure tell them because of your courses your now cured do not say you never needed it go with the flow you were a bad boy but your all fixed now
2010-02-23 18:12:30

Answer 2
Maybe you should ask your commanding officer. He may not appreciate you wearing your uniform to a court proceeding open to the public. It would reflect negatively on the other law abiding members of the military.
2010-02-23 18:13:15