i have been caught speeding, and go to court next wednesday, however, there aint no money in my account for two more weeks. so how do i pay the fines?
2006-09-12 08:39:32 · 26 answers · asked by stringostar 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If convicted and fined, they will ask you how you wish to pay, you are entitled to be given time to pay and if you suggest a reasonable timescale, such as, say £20-00 every 2 weeks, they will accept this, you are not the first and will not be the last that offers to make regular payments.
Make sure you do make the payments though or you could find yourself back in court
2006-09-12 08:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by G Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The attorney can sue you and your husband in civil court for the unpaid bill. Depending on the type of case and how long it has gone on, an attorney can't up and walk away even if money is the issue. If attorneys were allowed to do that then the system would freeze up. Your husband's attorney may be too far long on this case. He may have to see it through or risk sanctions from the judge. I'd tell the attorney you need to make financial arrangements to pay the bill on time payments. Don't blast the attorney at the last minute with this.
2016-03-26 22:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the court, ask for time to pay. They can't get blood out of a stone. If the money aint there it aint there. Court will set up a payment arrangement.
As for getting loans from a family member, depends if a "family member" either has the money to lend you or is willing to do it - its not always possible!!!
2006-09-12 09:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many courts will allow you to make payments or get an extension on your fine. The best thing you can do while in front of the judge is behave respectfully, show remorse, and provide honest answers and actual dates when payment can be made. At least that seems to be the key, in Los Angeles County Courts that I have witnessed recently.
2006-09-12 11:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by carnuba50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the court clerk you need time to pay, in most counties they will allow you 30 days to pay, and if you need more time, you have to show up in person to ask for the extension. Make sure you pay that fine in the time you agree to or there can be consequences that range from bench warrants to added fees.
2006-09-12 08:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to court to see if there will be a fine. Then ask if you can pay it in two weeks. Some judges will grant that. Be aware that if you miss the date you set to pay, you will go to jail.
2006-09-12 08:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most courts allow you to set up payments, some courts require you be on probation ( paying additoinal probation fees) while you pay off the fine.
** often the probatoin fees will be more than the fine itself.
But other courts merely allow you to arrange payments with the clerk.
2006-09-12 11:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be able to ask for an extension to pay the full fine or you can also make payments to the court. I have done it before with my outrageous speeding ticket, just be prepared for them to charge a small "fee" for making payments. Also if you didn't want to pay it at all you could ask for community service.
2006-09-12 09:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by Andy's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask someone for the money. for the most part if you send something like $10.00 or something that will make them happy that you are putting some kind of effort. Plus you knew you had to pay a fine it just didn't pop up you should have put money away, but that is neither here or there right now. its about fixing the problem now. good luck
2006-09-12 08:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by dmgoldsbo7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure the court will allow you to pay it over a set period of time, weekly or monthly!! Next time don't speed if you can't afford to pay the fine!! lol
2006-09-12 08:47:09 · answer #10 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋