Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Can I Be Arrested?

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NO!

You can NEVER be arrested for not paying a debt. The only time you can be arrested for non payment of anything is if it is a court order for payment of child support. Even then, you are arrested for contempt of court rather than the non-payment.

I strongly suggest that you review the Fair Debt Credit Collection Practices Act which prohibits wrongful and abusive collection practices just like this.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000