Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

I am currently on probation for larceny over $250. The only probation term was to pay restitution in the amount $500 on the day of sentencing, followed by $300 a month for 18 months. I did pay the initial $500, but lost my job and was unable to make the $300 /mo payments for 4 months. I received a letter with a court date for a probation violation hearing next week for failure to pay.

I have found a job roughly 2 weeks ago and will be able to start making payments again; I am wondering what to expect at the hearing. Also, would walking into the courthouse with some money for a payment, say $400-600, be enough to convince the judge to not incarcerate me?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 9/19/12, 6:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig J. Tiedemann Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

Trust your instincts. Tell your story and support it with documentation. You should look responsible and not expect severe punishment. Show that in good faith you are trying. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/19/12, 7:00 pm


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