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Being released from probation
I am due to be released from probation at end of this year. (It has been 5 long years). But the problem Is i still owe about $6000 in restitution. What is going to happen? I was told they could put a lien on me for the rest of the money. Is that true? I live in Florida.
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
First, restitution is often made a condition of probation. What this means, from a practical perspective, is that it is possible that your failure to make full restitution prior to the termination of your probation may provide a basis for your probation officer to violate you. It would be a shame for you to be violated at the very end of what you describe to be "5 long years." Thus, putting aside your potential financial liability, I believe that this should be your first concern, as a violation of probation could potentially expose you to incarceration and/or an increased period of probation. I recommend that you consult with the attorney that represented during your criminal matter that gave rise to your probation (or if you were unrepresented that you consult with and/or retain an attorney in Pinelias County, FL) in the interest of resolving the restitution matter, and your probation in its entirety, in the most favorable manner possible.
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