Probation revocation

Question

I just got a letter in the mail today for a request from the prosecuting attorney to revoke my probation due to non payment of restitution. Is there any way I can avoid getting my probation revoked? I was seriously (I know people SAY this all the time) going to the PO tomorrow morning to get a money order and to pay on the restitution. I'm hoping if I make a few payments before the court date they will let me off. I haven't made a payment in the past few months because I haven't had a job and my husband's job is barely enough to cover the essential bills. I have four children and one on the way so finding a job is very difficult for me right now. Should I talk to a public defender?

Answer 1

if you do talk, talk by phone cuz they can arrest you if your probation is revoked.(being officers of the court)   If you can make any payments-do it. if you have any paystubs, bills, etc.- it would be good to bring them to court. when I was on probation, my restitution was waived-they set the amount of money you pay and if you get along and don't give them trouble they will work with you

Answer 2

Your lifes a mess you should just rott in prison with the rest of the low lifes

Answer 3

Call your attorney. Or have the judge appoint a Public Defender. Judges usually try to be flexible when dealing with monetary matters.  

Answer 4

Best advice is to call your PO and ask what amount would be necessary for you to pay in order to avoid being violated. A lot of his thoughts and answers would depend entirely on your probation record and how delinquent you are in your payments.

Basically, this has been decided by the DA's Office. The only one who might be able to help you at this point would be the PO.

Best of luck and I hope this is useful

Answer 5

Pay as much as you can before the court date, and try your hardest to pay it in full.  Restitution is really important.  There's a victim out there waiting to get reimbursed for the crime you committed against them; that's why PO's like me take it so seriously.  If it's paid in full, or you can come up with a large "good faith" payment before the court date, the Judge will probably help you out.