QUESTION
Can I go to jail for not paying traffic tickets and 2 of them being driving on a suspended license?
Asked on Feb 27th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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Yes. Driving while license suspended is a misdemeanor offense that carries a maximum sentence of 93 days in jail. If you have a prior, the maximum is one year in jail. I have seen people locked up for this offense.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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On the failure to pay traffic tickets (like speeding) you cannot go to jail for failing to appear. Eventually, a judgement can be taken against you and DMV will suspend your driver's license. On the driving on a suspended license charges, those may be misdemeanors, if the judge feels that you have violated your probation she/he could violate you and potentially give you some jail time. If, however, the only issue is not paying your fines, and you can demonstrate that you have the inability to pay, you may be allowed to substitute community service (and sometimes, custody time) in lieu of the fines. But there are mandatory fees imposed for which this will not apply, and you are ultimately going to have to pay.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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The short answer is yes you can & you definitely need the assurance of good lawyer to help you avoid that result.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Yes you can.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law
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Check your specific state, but usually, yes.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Driving on a suspended license is a crime so yes you can go to jail.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 11:29 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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Yes. If you do not pay as ordered, warrants will issue for your arrest. If arrested, you will "sit out" your time - get credit toward to fines and fees with jail time. (Different cities / counties give different rates per day.).
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Of course you can. Driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor, not a traffic ticket.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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In Illinois yes. Driving on a suspended license is a Class A Misdemeanor.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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Absolutely, in most jurisdiction DWLS is 90 days for the first offense, more for a repeat.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 8:57 PM