Commonwealth v. Betoni

SPAETH, Judge:

On May 23, 1974, appellant pleaded guilty to charges of issuing worthless checks in connection with his automobile tag business. The plea was a bargained plea. Appellant was placed on probation for five years. He agreed that during the first year he would pay all costs and make restitution to the Commonwealth in the amount of $12,-173.91. If he did not make restitution, he would be subject to a prison sentence of up to four years, to be determined by the court.

On July 17,1975, that is, more than a year later, appellant not having made the promised payments, a probation…