QUESTION
What will happen if I can't afford to pay my fines?
Asked on Apr 17th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Nevada
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I was asked to pay $100 on each of the three restitution in one county then a $100 in another county plus a city fine not to mention probation fees and child support. The warrant has been issued so I can't get a job. What do you advise?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Borrow the money and pay the fines or you will sit in jail.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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Consult with a lawyer as soon as possible or ask the judge to appoint you one when you turn yourself in and are arraigned if you cannot afford one. Most courts have certain days and times where they do walk in arraignments so you can walk in and be arraigned without first having to turn yourself into the police. This is the only way to get it resolved. Ask a judge if your monthly payments can be lowered to an amount that you can reasonably afford.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2014 at 12:25 PM
James Edward Smith
Try to convert the fine to community service and work out a confession of judgment to the restitution.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You can ask for work crew to payoff the fines.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2014 at 12:15 PM