will they cancel your drivers license as well.
2006-12-08 04:13:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
LIKE I STATED BEFORE IN YOUR DIVORCE QUESTION, PAY OFF THE HOUSE WITH YOUR " STASH" (LET YOUR ATTY PRESENT THE DEAL) SHOW UP FOR YOUR COURT DATE (FOR THE RESTRAINING ORDER), MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF AND YOU CHILDREN... OR LIKE I POSTED BEFORE, YOU WILL BE USING YOUR "STASH" FOR LEGAL FEES SITTING IN PRISON!
2006-12-11 04:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by brxny2000 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about other states, however, I would assume they are all about the same. First off, there is a difference between civil and criminal. Civil is basically law suits, divorces, etc and violating an order issued by a Judge in a civil case is merely a violation, not even a misdemeanor. They are usually not punishable by anything other than a fine, no jail time. Criminal is when a person steals, kills, robs, rapes, etc and is punishable by jail time, fine, etc. If a person is found in contempt of court (civil) no state will attempt to, nor do I believe is it legal to, extradite or request the arrest of a person in another state. I will tell you, also, that one of the answers is incorrect in that a person can be extradited from another state for a misdemeanor.....go to Texas get a DUI and don't pay the fine etc as required for punishment. They will come get you, I've put one in jail for them once!!
2006-12-08 20:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can only be extradited for a felony crime - one punishable by state prison. Civil contempt is not a crime, it is "civil" and not criminal. Your failing to appear on a civil contempt order is a violation of a court order and that may be a crime. But it's a misdemeanor.
2006-12-08 13:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by RangerEsq 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I looked on a couple sites but your question is vague. Do a keyword search for "civil contempt order. There is a lot of sites that explain it. Qestion is how old is this order and what state are you in. Hope this helps.
2006-12-08 12:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by tigerlilliebuick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most petty cases the State or county is not willing to pay the amount it cost to extradite a person.
As far as canceling a DL, I have never heard of that action being taken.
2006-12-08 12:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋