Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I plea guilty to 2 counts on a mistemeanors ,on the plea deal they ask for money on top of that restitution!I was sentence to pay fine and 3 years probation.My guestion is I have a hearing to see if i came up with money or else ! On my dock it say's review of jail time .The money they are asking is 10000.00 but i don't have it cause times are hard and couldnt find a job ..but i have $2000 thats all i came up with?


Asked on 2/06/12, 6:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No advice from here is going to help you, other than to tell you to tell the true story to the judge at the hearing, present him a payment plan you can actually follow, and hope he grants additional time for you to pay. If not, you potentially face jail time.

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Answered on 2/06/12, 7:14 pm
Glen Fleetwood Mister DUI-800-468-2-502

We don't know enough to answer. Were you supposed to make payments, or find $10,000 and just hand it to them. If you have $2000, why did you not give it already to the victim? Do you have an excuse?

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Answered on 2/06/12, 8:59 pm


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