QUESTION
If a person was able to do jail time shouldn't it be deducted on the fine amount owed?
Asked on Oct 18th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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If a person is arrested on a warrant for fines that haven't been paid and the judge has the individual do fail time shouldn't the time spent in jail for that offense be deducted from the fine amount owed? $10.000.00 fine approx 12 months or more served throughout 8yrs. The fine is for driving on a suspended license, but has never had a license.
5 ANSWERS
Steven D. Dunnings
No.
Answered on May 21st, 2013 at 2:21 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
It would depend on why he spent time in jail. If it was in lieu of fines/costs, then the fines and costs would be reduced. If the time served was for contempt for the failure to follow a court order, the time probably would not reduce the fines/costs.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
No, sentence included jail time and fine. Both must be met.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
8 years? Does the person keep getting picked up driving on a suspended license or no license? If so EACH one is a new case with it's own fine and jail time.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2012 at 10:42 PM
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Consult with an attorney in your area about this. The fine is in addition to jail time, and was a part of the sentence. Look at the sentence, get a copy from the clerk. Look at the plea agreement if there was one.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 PM