Orange County Failure To Pay A Fine Attorney
Individuals are often sentenced to pay monetary fines when convicted of a crime, traffic violation, or civil offense. A person is considered to be in contempt of court, and will be charged with a misdemeanor offense if he/she is guilty of the following:
- Failure to pay a fine by a specified date
- Does not have a valid excuse for not paying their fine
- Does not get an extended deadline from the court to pay their fine
- Failure to pay their fine after the court issued a warning notice
- Failure to pay the full amount of the fine by the given deadline
When a person fails to pay a fine, the court has the right to impose a civil assessment of $300. The court is required to send the defendant a warning notice before this additional fine can be imposed. The fine does not become effective until ten days after the defendant receives a warning notice in the mail. If the defendant pays the fine within ten days after receiving the warning notice, and he/she can give the judge a good reason for not paying the fine on time in the first place, then the judge will not impose the civil assessment.
Contact Orange County Defense Attorneys
Failure to pay a fine is a serious crime that often results in harsh consequences. If you have failed to pay a fine, it is vital that you speak with an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney.
At the law office of Coffey & Coffey, our attorneys have a thorough understanding of criminal defense law, and know the most effective ways to achieve a successful outcome. Our attorneys provide each of their clients with multiple resources, favorable options, and aggressive representation. Furthermore, our attorneys fight on behalf of our clients’ best interest, protect their rights, and negotiate with the judge to reduce additional penalties or legal actions. If you or your loved has failed to pay a fine and needs the assistance of a skilled Orange County bench warrant attorney, contact the law offices of Coffey & Coffey today at (800) 706-7888!
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