I have a friend whose brother doesn't want to go to court because he is afraid he will get stuck in jail if he doesn't have the money for the court fees. I'm trying to tell them it's going to be worse if he doesn't go. He was pulled over for a DWI and hasn't seen a lawyer so I guess he's going to represent himself. Does anyone know what would be the cost of court fees for a DWI in NC?
Thanks!
2006-10-13 03:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by laurel 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Harry I totally agree. I'm just concerned because she's so worried....but anyway...please don't post stupid or rude remarks. I didn't ask for comments I asked for answers. thanks!
2006-10-13 03:29:44 · update #1
I hope the fees are so high he will never want to put every one elses life at risk.
2006-10-13 03:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by Harry W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i live in texas and the first offense fines are a max 1000 min 500 dollars but it might be slightly less in your state. Make sure he goes to court or he will have a warrant put out for his arrest and then will spend time in prison and still have to pay the fines. Also make sure he dosent have a second offense or the fines can go up to 2000 dollars and loss of license for a year.
2006-10-13 03:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by rizzlejizzle16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had one dui about 5 years ago and let me tell you there is nothing to worry about as far as fees he will have to pay it but not untill about 4 months i believe after his court hearing
if he doesnt show up hes screwed and they will throw him in jail and have a bigger fine trust me
now it usually is like a 450 dollar fee not sure if thats changed they also add court fees
please tell your friend that if he goes to keep quite and answer yes and no to everything with no excuses or they will order a pre-screen investigation on him which in fact does a back ground check and if they find anyother priores then most likely he will get jail time and no probabtion
2006-10-13 03:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by josh o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its unconstitutional to jail a person for inability to pay fines. He is also entitled to pro bono legal counsel (no charge) if hes unable to pay. If he decides to no show it will be understood that he has no respect for the law to start with and he will be deallt with even more harshly.
2006-10-20 17:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt have a lawyer. I had a passenger witness. No tests were taken as to my sobriety either. I also won the case. I paid nothing.
2006-10-17 08:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋