Ep. 12 - Confessions of a Courtroom Probation Officer Featuring Guest Fabiola VanOtteren

Monica and Brandon sit down with Fabiola VanOtteren, a former courtroom probation officer who’s seen everything—from wild excuses to creative attempts at cheating drug tests.Fabiola pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to supervise defendants, work side-by-side with prosecutors and defense attorneys, and keep a straight face when chaos unfolds in court.As fate would have it, she was the courtroom probation officer during the days when Monica and Brandon were fierce rivals in court—so yes, there are stories.Expect equal parts comedy and candid insight as the trio talk about:The most unbelievable excuses probationers actually try to use 😅How people attempt (and fail) to cheat drug tests 💉What makes a “good” probationer vs. a nightmare case 📋How courtroom dynamics between defense, prosecution, and probation really work ⚖️The human side of probation: burnout, empathy, and the surprising wins 💛If you’ve ever wondered what happens after sentencing—or how probation can go so right (or so wrong)—this episode gives you the real story from someone who’s lived it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              🎙️Leave us a 5 Star Review! Follow us for legal hot takes, episode updates, and a peek into our lawyer lives.📺 YouTube:  @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Podcast📸 Instagram:  @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Pod🎵 TikTok: @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Pod                                                                                             Find us everywhere and join the conversation!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Subscribe to our newsletter for episode guides and latest pod updates: https://come-back-with-a-warrant-podcast.kit.com/fe483fdf18