How long it would take me to receive a court date for early termination?

I have a felony charge of sales that also came with a DUI because I was in my car when it happened. I have paid all fines. (The crime was done on a week visit to another state) I was told by my probation officer that in speaking with my new state probation officer and seeing I have paid all fines I should go for early termination of probation. I was wondering how long it would take me to receive a court date for early termination. I currently have 5 months until I reach 2 years, which is when I was told I could go for it. I just wanted to make sure I did everything correctly so I could get off probation asap.

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Answered By: Robert Valles and Associates P.C.

It all depends on the court. It should not take that long though. Maybe a month or two.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 1/9/2012

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Answered By: Reeves Law Firm, P.C.

File now, ask for a court date about five months out. If you choose to wait to the last moment, the time frame depends on the court, how busy they are, schedules, etc. Generally, if you want a court date in January (right after the courts have been closed for 2 weeks during the holidays) you need to ask at least 3 months out. The further you get away from Christmas the shorter that time frame gets, down to about 2-3 weeks. Again, it depends on the court's schedule. The simple answer is file now, ask for a court date in May time frame. Make sure you get it on the calendar and do not forget to be there.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 1/6/2012

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Answered By: Mark Thiessen, Attorney at Law

Maybe a week. Your lawyer should just file it then get a hearing in a wekk or so. Some courts might even do it the day you file it. It's pretty informal.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 1/5/2012

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Answered By: Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If the probation was issued by a state other than Texas, then that state's rules will apply & you should reask using that state. In Texas, there is no early termination for DWI (as it is known in Texas.)

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 1/5/2012

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