WillI spend time in jail for unpaid fines that are late ifI go and pay them all off at the courthouse?
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WillI spend time in jail for unpaid fines that are late ifI go and pay them all off at the courthouse?
Marijuana possession and paraphenelia are the charges and both misdemeanor. The fines where due 4 months ago.
Asked on August 4, 2011 Iowa
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Most likely if you pay off late fines that were due to be paid four (4) months prior and payment is accepted by the court clerk, you will not be penalized for the late payment with a jail sentence the next time you appear in court about the matter you are writing about.
However, the judge hearing the case may chatise you for the late payment or even impose an additional fine or penalty as a result of the payment that was not made on time depending upon the explanation you give.
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