2006-12-29 14:22:46 · 7 answers · asked by trydluv4u 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
too much missing information in the question, nobody can answer it for you in a helpful way without knowing the specifics of your charges, and what the judge's sentence to you is.
ask your probation officer or parole officer to explain to you what the repercussions of not paying restitution are, they can vary depending on if you are paying to a private party or to a corporation or business.
2006-12-30 06:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some interesting answers, especially the Supreme Court ruling about imprisonment. I think that is for failure to pay a debt like your car payment. Anyway, it would vary from state to state, however, most times it is a condition of probation or the suspension of a sentence. If you don't pay the restitution a writ for body can be issued by a judge and he/she can have you incarcerated. The judge can also revoke your probation and/or invoke your sentence. You can then spend some time wearing a nice orange jumpsuit while you waste away in jail. It's your decision and life is definitely about choices isn't it?
2006-12-29 15:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Federal Law (Spreme Court Rule), you cannot be imprisoned for your inability to pay, but a court just gets around that by filing " Contempt " meaning; you violated a Court Order. In most cases the Judge will attach or garnishe your wages or tax return until you pay it off, but if you can prove that your destitute, the Court will wave those fees. Alot of this depends on what State your in and what the States Constitutional Law is. The 14th Amendment states; No State shall make or enforce any Law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of Citizens of the United States; nor deny to any person within it's jurisdiction the equal protection of the Laws. GOD BLESS!
and GOOD LUCK!
2006-12-29 14:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on the local laws, courts orders, and amount of restitution. at the very least it will be a strong misdemeanor and violation of any probation or parole. better pay it man. if you don't you'll face nothing but trouble. if it goes unpaid for too long you'll have a warrant issued for your arrest.
2006-12-29 14:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by creeldaddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the offense you committed was a felony, then not paying restitution will be treated as a felony. If it was a misdemeanor, then, it will be a misdemeanor
2006-12-29 14:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by huduuluv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not it would be considered a violation of the judges order which could result in a probation/parole violation
2006-12-29 15:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by richard s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is part of your court order it would be contempt of court, and not following the rules of your probation,
2006-12-29 14:33:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋