Currently on felony probation. I failed my 3rd UA yesterday and I want to know my options because I don’t want to lose everything I worked so hard for. I am a single mom of three and I have a great job, my own place, and I’m attending my IOP. What are my options?
March 23, 2025
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Ok, you will need to plead your situation to the judge.
Gather proof of your positive steps, such as:
- Employment verification (proof of your steady job)
- Proof of stable housing
- Proof of attending your Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Any character references from employers, counselors, or community members
Since you’re already in IOP, emphasize that you are actively seeking help. A third mistake is really tough to overcome. If you get this chance, there will be no more. So you have to stay clean somehow.
Your role as a single mom with a stable job and home may work in your favor if presented properly. Take accountability. Ask for more help.
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Currently on felony probation. I failed my 3rd UA yesterday and I want to know my options because I don’t want to lose everything I worked so hard for. I am a single mom of three and I have a great job, my own place, and I’m attending my IOP. What are my options?
So sorry you are dealing with this tough situation. What state are your charges in?
Wyoming.
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Ok, you will need to plead your situation to the judge.
Gather proof of your positive steps, such as:
- Employment verification (proof of your steady job)
- Proof of stable housing
- Proof of attending your Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Any character references from employers, counselors, or community members
Since you’re already in IOP, emphasize that you are actively seeking help. A third mistake is really tough to overcome. If you get this chance, there will be no more. So you have to stay clean somehow.
Your role as a single mom with a stable job and home may work in your favor if presented properly. Take accountability. Ask for more help.
Depending on the circumstances, the judge could:
- Give you a warning and impose stricter conditions
- Extend your probation
- Require more treatment (e.g., inpatient rehab)
- Order short-term jail time
- Fully revoke probation, which could mean serving your original sentence
“More help” could include:
- Increased substance abuse treatment
- Relapse prevention plan
- Voluntary monitoring
- Mental health support
What can be the “more help” option? I need to plead my case to my probation officer first — it hasn’t been presented to the judge.
