im in court tomoz if i was to ask the judge if i can do the time in prison to pay it off will they accept has it ever been done and how long wil i get for £1164 my fine is
2007-01-14 08:42:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The court will only impose an immediate sentence of prison for wilful refusal to pay. It is far more likely that you will receive a suspended sentence and perhaps be asked to return to court after a few months to see how things are going. If you refuse to cooperate with the court, then you can be sent to prison, but they will first give you a chance to show willing at least. I have known cases where people refused to pay in any circumstances and were sent to prison, but courts are reluctant, as I say, to do this without letting them have an opportunity to pay as best they can. The term of imprisonment imposed will depend on the court, but I doubt if it will be more than 28 days in your case.
2007-01-14 09:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be better off arranging to pay it off in small amounts (as little as £5 a month), you really dont want to end up in prison, the dock is bad enough! I saw someones £200 fine cancelled in exchange for 24 hours in police custody but that was time already served. Just be honest with the judge and you may be pleasantly supprised.
2007-01-14 16:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by nickle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure on this, but they can send you down for non-payment of any fine. But, and this is the pain in the butt, I think you still owe the money after you've done the time.
You really need to speak to a lawyer before you get there in the morning.
2007-01-14 16:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt work like that hun, u havnt gave much detail on what motoring crime u done, ur best bet is to come to an arrangement of payment once u get this fine, talk to ur solicitor and ask them.
it has been done saying that
good luck
2007-01-14 16:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously you don't have much of a life if you're willing to go to prison instead of paying a fine!
2007-01-14 16:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay fines in instalments.
2007-01-14 16:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don`t know but
don`t buy any long life milk :)
2007-01-14 16:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
remeber to take some ky with you
2007-01-14 16:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋