False Positive Drug Tests

Summary

Alicia Daly from Missouri was sentenced to 5 years probation on felony charges of child neglect. She claims her probation officer reported two positive mouth swab tests for meth, despite her insistence that she does not use drugs. She has past clean hair follicle and urine tests and plans to get a new hair follicle test. She is seeking advice on how to handle this situation, including finding a new lawyer and dealing with false positive drug tests.

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I took a plea bargain on felony charges of child neglect, after my lawyer refused to do anything. I got sentenced to 5 years probation, and the court added involving drugs after I signed the plea. My probation officer has now said I've had * mouth swabs come back positive for meth but I do not use any drugs.
What state are you in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Missouri
What evidence do you have to support your claim that you do not use any drugs?
A past hair follicle and urine test that were clean going to get new hair follicle test this week
What is the frequency of your drug tests and have you considered seeking legal advice regarding the positive mouth swab results?
First swab was April this last one was done Monday last week
Have you discussed these positive results with your probation officer and explained your situation?
Yes
What was your probation officer's response when you discussed the positive results with them?
That he would send it for confirmation again but I'd be going to court and have to explain to the judge
What is the name of the court you'll be going to? This will help me provide you with the contact details and general rules for that court.
Iron county
What is the exact date of your court hearing?

Iron County Courthouse, Missouri:
- Address: * S Main St, Ironton, MO *, United States
- Phone: +* *-*-*
Not set yet
What is the name of your probation officer? This will help me provide you with the contact details and general rules for probation in Missouri.
Shawn Ziegler
What is the name of your lawyer who represented you during the plea bargain?
Jared Mahoney
What was the reason given by your lawyer, Jared Mahoney, for refusing to take any action on your case?
He didn't say just was too busy and barely spoke with me said I was guilty without investigation
What steps have you taken since your lawyer refused to take action on your case?
I told the judge but he did nothing just allowed it
I told the judge my lawyer did not perform his job but the judge allowed it
Told the judge
Looked for new lawyer
Have you found a new lawyer yet? If not, you may want to consider finding one who specializes in probation violations in Missouri.
No
No
How can I find one
You can find a lawyer through the Missouri Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. They can connect you with a lawyer who specializes in your type of case.
What do I do about false positive tests
Have you considered getting an independent lab to conduct a drug test to counter the false positives? This could be used as evidence in court.