Can probation officer convert my remaining prob period to community service?

[Singhh]

Hi All,

 

I have been sentenced to 3 yrs probation for  DWI`s in NY.

I have completed 2 years successfully and completed every thing like Drunk Drivers Course, AA course and up to date paying fees.

 

I want to know if a probation officer( or probation office ) can change my remaining 1 year probation period into community service and let me go soon? do PO has that power ? Please let me know is it possible at all ?

 

I was not put in to community service while i was sentenced. no jail time.

 

 I am going through hard time to get a job now a days...that is y i am looking all the possibilities.

Please help me.

 

[pontevecchio]

It would be in your best interests to talk to a DUI Lawyer in NY and discuss possibilities including Expungement to the maximal extent possible once the probation is deemed over.

[Singhh]

Thanks pontevecchio,

 

 That would be my next stop. But I am not sure if the PO has the ability to convert it or not.

As far as I assume, Only court can change the probation period  and PO must support it.

 

Please throw some light on it.

[pontevecchio]

Firstly the law of NY should allow this. Hence a Lawyer. The decision will then be by a Judge who may look at your probation record and Officers take. Did you not involve a DUI Lawyer when this happened?