The court has sent me a billing for restitution on an arrest that they charged me with are different than what I was arrested for do I have to pay this and will it admit guilt to those false charges
2006-12-07 08:18:58 · 9 answers · asked by dany2debangel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It could be there was a mistake in the paper work. It could also be that additional charges were applied without your acknowledgment. The best way to clear all of this is to call them up. You might have to come in person to explain.
2006-12-07 08:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woh! I get the feeling you have been ignoring your mail. For the court to have ordered restitution, there must already have been a finding of guilt. And you can be found guilty for a crime that isn't necessarily the one you were arrested for. (ex. arrested for grand larceny but convicted of petit theft).
So to get to where it sounds you are, you were already found guilty (miss a court date?). Therefore, go down to "records" at your court house and run a check from the year of your arrest until now. IF - it comes up guilty, your only recourse is to challenge the conviction by appeal and you better have a good reason for not having shown up at your court date (notice mailed to wrong address or coma are your only two likely best bets). IF- it doesn't come up guilty then run a civil search - this means the "victim" of your alleged crime sued you and has a judgment against you. IF both come out negative, I have no idea what soup you've gotten yourself into - get a lawyer.
2006-12-07 08:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get hold of county courthouse clerk of courts-The main guy. I would not pay anything that would put me in limelight of payment admission to guilt false charges. Request a hearing at JP level and need a lawyer would be the worst case or getting arrested for not paying and you would still need a lawyer...Contact the media--investigative reporter...easiest and best.
2006-12-07 08:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to seek some serious legal coucil. First of all, don't pay the restitution if it is for an incorrect fine, because even after you pay it, they may come back and fine you for the original charge after all. Get yourself a lawyer and let him/her sort it out for you. It will probably save you money and time in the long run. Good luck to you.
2006-12-07 08:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by stacijo531 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few questions - did you have a lawyer at the time (not a PD, but PD should have record as well-)? If so, they would be the one to contact with this info. Even if just a PD, contact their office and see if they can offer any help.
If you have your original case disposition, bring that to the court, or write to the judge.
In fact writing to the judge may not be a bad idea anyway.
If you do not have your disposition. you may be able tyo look up your record online, or have the clerk of courts bring it up for you. It may cost $1/pg, but I bet it's worth it not to pay the fine.
Finally I think if you just pay it it will not mean you are guilty, but it may look that way...try everything else at your disposal first...
2006-12-07 08:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by jeremy82many 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to solve it is to contact the court directly or the attorney that represented you if you have/had one, just do it immediately. Remember, the judicial system doesn't always jump right on it! Good luck.
2006-12-07 08:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what does your atty say?
You can go argue your case, but I'm thinking you need to get an atty.
You certainly can't blow it off it you hope to remain out of jail.
2006-12-07 08:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd just pay the thing to be honest. It's such a pain in the butt to do anything otherwise.
2006-12-07 08:22:19 · answer #8 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer!
2006-12-07 08:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by April L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋