Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I recently was terminated for internal theft. I went into an agreement of making restitution payments back to the company. I was not charged with any crime nor arrested. My agreement was $260 monthly installments. Now I've received the letter of debt collection, and noticed they incurred a civil penalty of $200, on top of the $260 I already owe. I would just like to know the consequences if I'm unable to make my restitution payments (I plan on it, I would just like to know what happens if I'm not able to), and if I could avoid having to pay the civil penalty. I made no agreement to pay a civil penalty. I understand the law is the law, so if necessary, I will pay it. But like I said, consequences of failing to pay restitution and/or civil penalty?


Asked on 10/12/12, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

You are not responsible for civil penalty. Your agreement did not address it and it can not now be added.

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Answered on 10/14/12, 8:21 am


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