I commited theft against a former employer (a bank). I am on probation and am required to pay $8000 plus by January. I am on probation until then. However, I have not been able to pay the required $500 per month. I have paid about $2700 back. I am working and have followed the other conditions of my probation. I just cannot afford to make the payments.
2006-06-22 03:45:29 · 9 answers · asked by jagnew95 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
hawk996 is right. pay what you can, make steady, timley payments for as much as possible. if you are doing everthing else right, you most likely will not get violated for not paying in full every month. the court wants to see improvment and progress and it sounds like you are doing that. keep up the good work.
2006-06-22 16:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by g-dogg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$500./ month is more than "steep" especially in these times where it's hard enough for a young man like you to just keep a roof over his head, let alone putting food on your table. I agree with some of the others, visit whoever your contact is with the court, and explain your situation. Let them know that you have no problem paying it, just that the monthly amount is unaffordable right now and ask if you can apply for an extention of the term with lower payments. Bring with you your statements showing you've paid $2700.00 back thus far, and they will see you're making a "good faith" effort to reconcile this matter. Be polite & respectful. I wish you luck. You'll get thru these hard times, and one day you'll be lecturing to your own son how to do the right thing & to learn from your mistakes! This isn't the end of the world, you'll pull through.
2006-06-22 19:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to see the bank manager and lay out your case. If you can make the manager see that you are making a good faith effort, perhaps the manager can contact the judge and have the deadline extended.
At the deadline the shortfall will be reported, and you will be in violation, which since you are having trouble paying, may mean jail time. So you might as well try to get a deadline extension. If you don't, things are no worse.
2006-06-22 10:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probation will probably be extended until you are able to pay in full. The court doesn't like jailing people that owe money for restitution because it is harder for you to pay the money back when you are in jail. However the could jail you with work release.
2006-06-22 10:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by Hawk996 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your probation officer immediately or attorney before the court puts out a bench warrant for your arrest for noncompliance . Above all be honest and have a darn good explanation.Don't wait for them to contact you regarding this matter or you'll find yourself in trouble again.
2006-06-22 10:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back and talk to the court. Explain what you are going through. They may give you more time if they see you are trying. But don't wait until your time is almost up.
2006-06-22 10:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by mopargrapeape 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to court,/ and ask the court if the monthly payment can be lowered
2006-06-22 10:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by hymie9zztt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will help you with your room and board expenses starting the first of the year. if ya can't do the time don't do the crime.
2006-06-22 10:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if my son was ordered by the courts to attend work release program does he have to pay them for it????
2014-05-23 09:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋