Two types of probation which individuals can be placed on: straight probation and deferred adjudication. If you have been placed on straight probation, it is already is a conviction, meaning that the court has great power to determine what should take place if you fail to complete the conditions that you promised to follow. Deferred adjudication means the court will dismiss the charges against you. If you successfully complete all the conditions of probation.
However, when someone fails to follow the conditions of probation, the court may file a motion to revoke the probation or a motion to adjudicate the person’s guilt and put you in jail. The following are reasons could be the basis for revoking a person’s probation or deferred adjudication:
- Failure to meet with your probation officer as ordered
- Failure to pay a fine
- Testing positive for drugs or alcohol
- Being arrested on a new case (felony or misdemeanor)
- Not completing community service
- Failure to attend a mandatory class such as domestic violence counseling or drug/alcohol treatment
- Failure to pay restitution to the victim
