Is there a criminal law violation if you cannot pay your bills?

Answer

Not if it is a matter of simply not being able to pay, there are however, laws which pertain to fraudulent act(s). The general interpretation is the committing of a deliberate act showing "sufficiently evil intent" to obtain services, goods or money.



Exactly.... Criminal law doesn't play into it if you just can't pay, but remember you can still be held liable under civil laws for not paying bills (collections/garnishments), etc.

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