probation violation

[ric41]

What is the name of your state?st.louis , mo. i've been put on 5 years probation with paying $200 a month until $4000.00 has been payed. with 100hrs of communtiy sevice. i have been paying the 200 a month up until 4months ago. my spouse is unemployed and we were trying to survive on my pay alone. i got a letter in the mail saying to report to my probation within ten days of the letter. i did and she said that they suspended my probation and had a warrant for my arrest issued april 7 . she said i needed to turn my self in and tell my job. i worked it out with my job and took a two week leave of absence. i've be told that they will probably extend my probation. i've payed$1200.00 on my restitution already and intend on paying it off. should i turn my self in and get this going and over with. i just need some input.

thanks
ric

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

should i turn my self in and get this going and over with.

My response:

No, absolutely NOT!

All they're going to do is put you in jail for the rest of your probation. I mean, what good is that to anybody, right?


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IAAL

 

[ozark db]

Wait until they are filming a "cops" episode in St. Louis.

Smoke some crack.. or better yet hit some PCP..

Then resist arrest and run...don't forget to do something they have to censor. I suggest being original and yanking the pants down of your arresting officer..

you will probably pull good enough ratings to get a slap on the wrist.

 

[calatty]

It is unconstitutional to lock a person up for not paying a fine or fee if the person really does not have the ability to pay. You might have a hard time proving you have no ability if you have a full-time job.