People v. Draves

Defendant, Michael G. Draves, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Effingham County finding him to be in criminal contempt of court for wilfully refusing to pay court cots, a fine, and restitution. Defendant was sentenced to serve 60 days in the county jail.

On June 5, 1984, defendant pleaded guilty to 16 counts of misdemeaner theft and 2 counts of felony theft. He was sentenced to one year’s probation and ordered to perform 240 hours of public service work and to pay restitution, a fine and court costs within 11 months of being placed on probation.

On June 12, 1985, the State filed a…