QUESTION
Shouldn’t my fines have been considered time served and why am I just now getting a notice for a pay or appear?
Asked on Jan 06th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I had fines from 2003. I served a 5 year prison sentence from the same county.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Get a lawyer and argue this. Most places will give you time served.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 6:43 AM
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The fines are in addition to time.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 11:52 AM
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No because they are separate parts of the sentence. The statute allows you for to be fined as well as incarcerated. It is not uncommon for a judge to impose both.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 11:52 AM