PENAL CODE of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste Article 72. Amendment to the suspension If, during the period that the prison sentence is suspended, the convict fails to perform the duties imposed or is tried and convicted of another crime, the court may, taking circumstances into account, amend the initially established suspended execution, alter the duties imposed or solemnly admonish the convict, according to circumstances of the case. Article 73. Revocation of a suspension 1. If, during the period that the prison sentence is suspended, the convict is tried and convicted of another crime or is a recurrent offender with intent, or fails to comply with the rules or duties imposed, and the amendment of the initially established suspended execution is either impossible or is shown to be insufficient, the court shall revoke the suspension. 2. Suspension shall always be revoked if, during its period of duration, the convict commits a crime of intent for which the same is punishable with an effective prison sentence. 3. Revocation of the suspension does not grant the convict the right to claim reimbursement of installments paid during and in connection with the suspension. Article 74. Extinguishment of a prison sentence Unless suspension of a prison sentence is revoked, the sentence and its effects are extinguished, upon expiration of the period of suspension. CHAPTER III PENALTY OF FINE Article 75. Duration of the penalty of fine 1. The penalty of fine ranges from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 360 days, except where otherwise provided in law. 2. Each day of fine corresponds to an amount ranging from 50 cents to 200 US dollars, which the court shall determine depending on the economic and financial status of the convict and his or her personal expenses. 3. Whenever circumstances surrounding the case so justify, the court may authorize the payment of the fine within the period of 1 year, or allow payment in installments, with the final installment due no later than two years after the date of rendering of the final decision. Article 76. Imprisonment as alternative to fine The decision that directly applies the penalty of fine shall determine imprisonment as an alternative to the length of time corresponding to the fine, reduced to two-thirds. Article 77. Exemption or reduction of the penalty of fine 1. If a convict punished with a penalty of fine fails to carry out the sentence due to circumstances occurring after conviction, that make compliance to the same impossible or difficult and said circumstances are not attributable to the convict, the court may order a reduction or exemption of the penalty. 2. The previous subarticle is applicable to the penalty of fine as a substitute for imprisonment. 23