A Montana man has been sentenced for failure to pay legal child support in South Dakota. Timothy L. Black Weasel, 28, of Browning, Montana, was found guilty of failure to pay over $18,000 in past due child support.
According to a federal grand jury indictment, Black Weasel was ordered to pay $200 per month for his minor child commencing May 1, 2004. However, the amount was subsequently modified to $391 commencing July 1, 2008. At the time of indictment, he had not made a child support payment since November of 2010, and the total arrearage amount was $18,516.65.
Black Weasel was indicted on April 4, 2012. He eventually pled guilty to the charge on January 3, 2013, and was sentenced by US District Judge Charles B. Kornmann to 3 years of unsupervised probation, a $100 special assessment to the Victim Assistance Fund, and child support restitution in the amount of $15,718.21.
The case was investigated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant US Attorney Thomas J. Wright prosecuted the case.
Black Weasel’s failure to pay child support resulted in a significant financial burden on the child, who is entitled to receive the support payments. The court’s decision to sentence Black Weasel to probation and restitution is seen as a way to ensure that he takes responsibility for his actions and makes amends for his failure to pay child support.
The sentencing of Black Weasel serves as a reminder of the importance of paying child support and the consequences of failing to do so. It is essential for parents to meet their financial obligations to their children and to take responsibility for their actions.
Defendant: Timothy L. Black Weasel
Criminal Charges: Failure to Pay Legal Child Support
City and State: Browning, Montana
Exact Date: January 3, 2013
Sentence or Outcome: 3 years of unsupervised probation, $100 special assessment to the Victim Assistance Fund, and child support restitution in the amount of $15,718.21
Dollar Amounts: $18,000 in past due child support, $18,516.65 total arrearage amount, $200 per month child support payment, $391 per month child support payment
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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