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    Question Fines and Job Options After Discharge from Probation

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: PA

    I will do my best in providing as much info as possible without making it too lengthy.

    Approximated 5 years ago someone close to me i know was charged for Grand Larceny for theft by unlawful taking and possession of stolen merchandise. This was there FIRST offense ever in his life. The court assigned him 5 years probation, 200 hour community service and fines and costs in the $xx,xxx digits.

    Now, flashing over to today, the main question thats looking for a close-enough answer is, This person is set to be released from probation within the next 3 months. This person has in fact kept his nose clean, stayed out of trouble, paid court fines on time and has completed all 200 hours of community service. no violations, no problems at all.

    This person has been focusing on a much better future and life for himself and has put up though alot of twists and turns with his life over the past 5 years with financially and personal situations.

    My question is, He is looking to move or relocate to a new start with possible higher job opportunity for himself. This person over the past 2 years has shown a great amount of improvement on his life by working gainfully full time, has a job that he loves very much and is ready and will to make advancements in his career and is not letting what he did 5 years ago affect his goals for a better and positive life and has been given opportunities gainfully building trust with his employer. He works for a company who also does extensive contract work with the "County" (computer systems vendor work for the courthouse, government center, prison, etc) and has shown great enthusiasm to his probation officer on how happy he's made his life turn around.

    He currently still lives with his dad to help take care of him but his father is moving out of state within a few months or so and he at the moment cant' afford a place of his own yet. He's spoken to his probation officer about the situation and they said to just hang in there until his last office reporting and he his scheduled for a "calloquy" (sp?..pardon the misspelling if it is) in 2 months.

    Could the Judge based on the positive history this person has done for himself all this time maybe help The Judge decided on ending the case earlier and possibility waiving the remainder of the fines? The reason why i ask is the only thing holding him back is the fact that only about 75% of his fines are paid off but because of an unemployment issue he had for 5 months 3 years ago, he fell behind on some payments not being able to pay some fines "in full" but has been since paying on time and making the full monthly payments.

    Would or could the judge consider the case close-able and not have to spend Approx. another 2 years with probation just to finish off the rest of the fines? he owes about 4 digits now and it's slowly but surly being paid off.

    And what exactly is a "calloquy" (sorry for sp again)

    Thanks again for your patience and help with this matter.

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    Default Re: Fines and Job Options After Discharge from Probation

    When he discussed his situation with his parole officer, what did his parole officer tell him? It's possible to be discharged from probation without paying all of your restitution (although in some states the balance will be converted to a civil judgment), but if he hasn't discussed this with his parole officer yet that would be a good place to start.

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