Laid Back Judge Decides Man Can Use Nike Sneakers for Bail, in Lieu of Cash
Can he kick it? Yes he can.
A Framingham man told a judge Friday that he could not afford the $450 in court fees he owed after facing multiple drug possession charges in 2012.
Jason Duval, 39, was supposed to have the charges dropped after paying those costs but was arrested again last week for failing to do so, the Metro Daily West News reports. Duval blamed his failure to pay on financial struggles related to his ongoing divorce.
Framingham District Court Judge Douglas Stoddart reportedly said he wouldn’t release Duval without bail, and offered to instead send Duval to jail for a few days to clear the outstanding bill. Duval declined.
“I’ll give you a chance to be creative,’’ Framingham District Court Judge Douglas Stoddart reportedly told Duval at his hearing. “If you can come up with a creative idea to convince me that you’ll come back (to court), I’ll work with you.’’
His solution? A brand new pair of Nike sneakers, valued at about $85.
The judge told Duval he could have the sneakers back after paying $100 in $25 weekly installments, beginning Jan. 13. Duval could also get his shoes back by performing 10 hours of community service.
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