Can someone garnish your wages for unpaid fines?

Answer 1

Absolutely! The court can order this done and then you don't have a choice. Well, I guess you could go to jail for these unpaid fines, but then you would probably lose your job. Which would you prefer?

Answer 2

i used to be a hellraiser back in my youth,drank most nights,like to drive really fast, and was always in trouble and usually owed fines at any given time, so I have some experience at this. Old age and wisdom settled me down, BTW.
Yes, they can garnish your wages. but most likely that's not going to happen. From past experience I'll tell you what happens. You keep going to work, a few months go by, you start feeling safe. Hey the court must have forggotten about it you think to yourself.
Then one day you are doing your job and you feel a tap on your shoulder. You turn around and you see to niclely dressed sherriff deputies in suits and ties standing behind you with your boss (with a disgusted look on his face) in tow. You are patted down and handcuffed in front of your co-workers and friends and given a nice ride to the county jail. The next morning, you are brought up in front of the judge feeling awkward because you are wearing ill fitting canvas pajamas and plastic flip-flops. The judge will ask you if you have is money. you say no. the judge will ask you if you have a job. probably not anymore after the episode that occured the day before you reply. the judge gives you the choice at that point. either a relative gives you the money or you sit in jail while they apply 5 or 10 bucks a day to your fine. expect to be there at least ten days.

umm..pay your fines!!!

Answer 3

Yes, I'm sure if you look back in your employment contract it stipulates that any incured fines may be taken from your wages. This includes but is not limited to: loss/damage of office supplies, excessive vacation taken, damage/lateness of product, incurring fines to the company.
This is standard practice and present in most agreements.
If you're concerned about your level of pay it might also be best to talk with your employer so see if there are alternative means of handling the situation.

Answer 4

it depends on what the fines are and who the wages are coming from.
If it is your employer who you owe money due to damage or violations etc. Then yes he can take the money from the salary / pay - with an explanation (detailed) of every fine owed, paid, and reason for fines.
You can then take the issue up with the finance / accountant, or the manager.
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Answer 5

Generally yes. - Especially if you are talking about "fines" imposed by the city, country, or state such as parking fines, or any "fines" a Court may have imposed upon you - such as a Criminal court, etc.

If you are talking about "fines" for late charges by say - a Cable company, Library, or a Credit Card - they would first have to obtain a Judgment against you in a court of law before they could do this - and you would have to be notified that a lawsuit was filed against you to allow you to defend yourself against it.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

Unfortunatly, it extremely is how the regulation is written. The vehichle is on your call, so which you pay. Now your selection is to pay, regardless of if garnished, and sue the guy who took your vehicle and accrued those costs mutually as employing it.

Answer 9

You won't have any wages setting in jail- pay it and get it over with-

Answer 10

Under certain conditions, yes.