My probation sentence just ended but I still owe a fine, what could happen if I don’t pay it?
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My probation sentence just ended but I still owe a fine, what could happen if I don’t pay it?
Asked on June 22, 2011 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If a condition of your probation included paying the fine, your probation could be revoked. If you don't pay the fine and the prosecution finds out, you could have a warrant issued aganst you for failing to meet the condition of your sentence. You should consider putting together a payment plan if you cannot afford to pay it all at once. This way, you won't get into trouble and you are paying at least a little at a time. Consider talking to your criminal defense counsel about the issue and see if you can formulate a payment plan in writing with the appropriate party so you pay in a timely fashion.
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