Client was arrested and charged with felony Obtaining Public Assistance by Fraud, with the State alleging more than $41,000 in restitution. Because Client could not afford to repay that amount within the five-year probation cap, jail time began to look like a real possibility. The attorney negotiated directly with the State and secured an agreement allowing Client to pay just $200 per month during probation, with any remaining balance converted to a civil lien payable gradually through the Clerk after probation ends. The attorney also obtained a withhold of adjudication, ensuring Client avoided both a felony conviction and incarceration.
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