Q: I have finished the probation time i was sentenced for. My restituion is not paid off. Do i still report to probation?
Sentenced to 7 years due 1. Criminal damage to property 2nd degree and 2 counts simple battery and ordered to pay restitution. I did the 1 year and have been on probation for the 6 remaining years. I have not finished paying the restitution. Does my probation end now, or when my restitution is paid off. I have heard a judge can extend the sentence until i have paid off the restitution but i have not been made aware of anything like that happenning with my case.
A: Your issues are not typical as the courts usually don't let you reach the end without resolving restitution. The court cannot extend the sentence past the original date, they don't have the power to resentence without a hearing. AND the sentence cannot be longer than is allowed by law.
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