If I’m 18 years old, live with my parents and I have a DUI pending, upon a guilty sentence, would my family have to pay any unpaid fines as a result?
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If I’m 18 years old, live with my parents and I have a DUI pending, upon a guilty sentence, would my family have to pay any unpaid fines as a result?
Asked on October 8, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country with respect to the DUI matter that you are facing and given the fact that since you are 18 years of age and an adult in this country, you personally are obligated to pay all fines that you may receive upon a conviction and no one else.
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