why do ya think we have to pay a fine when we go to court and do communiy service????
610912
Because they want you to realize that you need an education otherwise most people resort to crime and you will end up doing a lot more community service.  It's a punishment for breaking the law.  You are not supposed to enjoy it.  I recommend stop getting caught.
757961
If you get a piece of paper in the mail issuing you a court date...you better go to court, otherwise they can arrest you for failure to appear.  If you owe the money, it's best to try and just pay it...we all hate doing it, but it's the right thing to do.
609436
so i take it u were arrested for this?  okay, a $10 item is like theft in the 3rd degree.  it's like petty theft.  nothing warranting a big to do.  if the store is pressing charges, then yeah, u will have to do the whole court thing.  get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY.  Request a court appointed one if u can't afford it.  Plead NOT GUILTY during ur first court appearance (arraignment).  The burden is on the state to prove its case.  Don't hand it over on a silver platter.  Things can happen by the time u r  scheduled to go to trial.  Charges could be dismissed due to lack of evidence, etc.  Ok, if things don't go ur way, and u eventually agree to a plea deal, u will NOT get jail time for a $10 theft.  the justice dept has much bigger fish to fry (like rapists, child molesters, etc.) than to imprison u for your petty theft.  U will just have to pay restitution (in other words, pay the store $10 for its loss) and court fees.  U will be put on probation and likely have to do a few community service hours.  If u r lucky, u will be able to swing a "deferred sentence" whereby u will NOT have this on your record if u "keep your nose clean" from problems for a designated amt of time.
930386
MOst likely it will be a Fine and if its a smaller town community service. \n\nMost areas do not send people to jail for that charge unless it is a repetitive offence
806407
I've been there many times myself, when I was younger.  I've paid the $900.00 fine  for  the same 2-violations many times. I don't like to buy insurance, but the law says we have to carry a State Minimum. That's what I carry now, even if my vehicle is new.  I have  never been taken to jail for the above mentioned 2-violations, but I've had to walk away from my vehicle many times,  or they''ve towed me and let me walk. I'm glad those days are over,, I won't miss them. Hey a person has to do what they have to do. Good Luck!
400698
The court has to make you pay.  Don't listen to someone who is leaving you.  Get a lawyer.
242635
Pay the fine and the penalty.
506174
A Judgement does not ensure payment. \n\nIf the defendant was not criminally convicted the court cannot require him to compensate you, if he was convicted then restitution is most often required.
587764
The police can charge you with whatever they want.\n\nAnd, you can sue whomever for whatever you want.\n\nThe court will decide the issue, so it is up to the court whether there is a valid complaint.\n\nYahoo answers is not a court, so asking on Yahoo answers about the outcome of a trial is pointless.
827378
ostly appearance tickets cost a hundred bucks or so..If you want to know about your particular area..you could call the courthouse...they will tell you an approximate fine..or you can research by looking in your local newspaper and reading the court news section...usually there are a few offenders listed in the newspaper and you can read how much they had to pay. Its not that big of a deal...Its just part of growing up!
1108726
Here ya go buddy..Good luck...You should have paid the ticket..thats probley what you have to do....and if there is a warrant, you can go to the court, pay the 45 bucks for it and then pay your fine or whatever...went through it myself...dont worry but check out the website..
1158206
it's easy go to the court house with the services rendered bill and any subsequent billing. it is then their problem to show they have paid or go to court and prove why they shouldn't. keep all communications on record.
1061466
In my state. all the court has to do is mail you a notice.  if you get it or not.\n  bummer.\n\nGood Luck.
956458
Hey, I just paid a $35 fine yesterday......but that one was my own stupid fault.\n\nMy fiance got a fine she didnt deserve (ticket was displayed), and she appealed & won. If its not fair, you should appeal.
569485
If you read the back of the ticket you will see that you had 15 days in which to pay voluntarily which was even a reduced fine. Now it's too late, you must attend or you won't have an opportunity to fight it. If you don't want to fight it the court will make a ruling that you have to pay and if you don't you won't be allowed to renew your drivers license. My pet peeve is when people ask these questions they don't say what country or state they are in so you may not be getting a correct answer from ANYONE on this. Please just go to court-play it safe! And since you will be there anyway-just contest it-believe me-it's FUN and you have more than an 80 percent chance of winning as the cops rarely show up due to rotation on their shift or they are usually too busy or needed elsewhere. If the cop doesn't show but you do -you're walking out of there with all your money.
652607
You will need to go to the court house
178597
they'l hold you in contempt of court and you'll be fined. Why? Cause there's no sense of humor in the legal system. Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.