My probation officer ask me to go to AA alcohol anonymous the Court didn't order me to go do i have to?

DallasGuy

It would depend on state law, but generally yes you have to do everything within reason a P.O. requires. There probably is a grievance procedure to really determine if this is something "reasonable." Ask your P.O. if there is, they hate that, and may reconsider the requirement, if you are hell-bent on not doing it without a fight, and determined to file a grievance. But take the other persons advice about not making waves. Do it in a "nice" manner.

UPDATE: Now that I know you are in Texas, you can just plan on going to AA. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure specifically states that you have to attend AA, and other things, if so directed by your Probation officer. The sentence is what is delegated by Texas law. By requesting a probated sentence instead of prison or something else, you agreed to those classes. Sorry. Just remember that they try to tell you that you are powerless against alcohol. If you have that instilled in your mind enough, it might make you worse off. Penn & Teller did a show on AA once, and you should search it out and give a copy to your P.O. I bet he/she will change their view of AA.

SANDY G

Yes you do or you can be revoked by your probation officer,probation officers have quite a bit power over you when it comes to ordering you to meetings,testing etc.

gizzardout

You should have to go just because you are deserving idiot moron.

sglmom

YES -- the probation officer has the ability to make decisions because that person does NOT see you making an honest effort to straighten out your life and live within society. This is called discretionary authority, and they will use it.

fr_chuck

Yes you need to go, if you don't you can expect alot of problems from him and most likely will find yourself in jail instead of probation. Remember the only thing between you and jail is the probation officer.

helo pilot cfi

ammuse him or he may and has the authority to revoke your parole probation

yes, go

Mama Pastafarian

In Indiana, the standard terms and conditions of probation includes a statement that you have to follow the programs that your probation officer wants you to even if you have not specifically been ordered to do so. If I feel that my clients will benefit from a program, I can refer them to that program and they are required to attend.

We also have a statement on our terms and conditions that states the home must be alcohol and drug free during the period of probation.

SPACE COWBOY

just do it, what could it hurt?

sikn_shadow_420

no, but you should, he might take advantage of the next oppertunity he has to lock you up if you don't,

slicktop80

I'm sure that youI would not deliberately do anything to make your PO think you are not cooperating or complying with them. Unless you LIKE prison, do what they say. Surely you understand how much influence they have on your life. Sorry you're in hard times, but do it.

'Barn

Yes, you do.

brightpool

The probation officer is the first-line legal person in your life right now. If he asks you to go to AA, it would be a good idea for you to do what he suggests, but I don't think you are required to do it. If he tells you that you must go to AA, then, yes, you do have to go.

And most probation situations I know of have a stipulation telling you that you are not to drink while you are on probation, especially if you are on probation for an offense that involved drinking, either directly (DUI or Public Intoxication) or that you did something stupid and illegal after you had been drinking.

Mr Ed

Yep and it will be good for you.

catnap

Yes don't make waves. Its so hard to get away from them.

steelerguy92868

Normally part of your probation terms include cooperating with your probation officer or any peace officer. Id heed that advice.

Chico Infierno

Yes unless your are ready to go back to the big house..

no nickname

You don't have to, but go anyway to gain some brownie points with your probation officer.

snailtooth

it may not be a bad idea to go. But under law of seperation of church and state a po cannot make you go since to program falls under a religious organization. If they make you go that would be a lawsuit waiting to happen. All you have to say is your atheist.

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