In 2011 I was convicted of a Felony 3rd degree "Attempt of Sexual Assault" long story short is that I got accused of something I didn't intend to do, because alchohol and drugs were involved, I was at a party. I did 4 months in county and went to court, that person whom I was suspected of assaulting didn't press no charges on me and didn't show to court. My Felony got lowered to Class A Misdemeanor Assault. I've been put on probation for two years and did 5 months already, but been having a rough time finding a job. I have a court hearing coming up, so I'm thinking to go on the run out of state to stay with a friend and he has a job lined up for me, if I stay here, I'm homeless. I have no choice. If I get caught in other state, What are the consequences? Will my Charge get enhanced again?
To begin with, the State reduced your charge to Misdemeanor Assault and you were adjudicated. That can never be changed.
Second, it is never never never a good idea to abscond. You already admitted that you did something stupid so don't make it worse. You can transfer your probation out of state to where you have a job. You just need to talk to your PO. You can also petition the court to modify your probation and (if you have you fees and fines paid up) you can apply to end your probation early once you complete 8 months. Also, if you were on deferred adjudication, you will ruin your chances at getting this dismissed. Good Luck.
You don't say what the "court hearing coming up" is. If it is regarding a Motion to Revoke your probation, don't assume that it means your probation will be revoked. There are several other possible outcomes from such a hearing. If not having a job is the only violation, the judge may warn you to fulfill the requirement to keep looking for a job and provide documentation of your job search.
If you are in arrears on your payments, you could even come out better from the hearing. Sure, the judge can give you some (short-term) county time as a punishment for violating the terms of probation, but she can also reduce your scheduled payments and waive payment of some of the arrearages.
You need to talk to your lawyer, but almost certainly going on the run will create bigger problems for you than anything that is likely to happen at such a hearing.
