Legal Opinion
Kelly v. Robinson
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided November 12, 1986No. 85-1033PublishedCited by 1,326 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Powell
We granted review in this case to decide whether restitution obligations, imposed as conditions of probation in state criminal proceedings, are dischargeable in proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.
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In 1980, Carolyn Robinson pleaded guilty to larceny m the second degree. The charge was based on her wrongful receipt of $9,932.95 in welfare benefits from the Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance. On November 14, 1980, the Connecticut Superior Court sentenced Robinson to a prison term of not less than one year nor more than three years. The court suspended execution of the…
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