Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

rights of law

what if a person is at poor & gets convicted of 2 misdemeanors.Does he have to pay a fine & do time?My husband already did 105 days in jail and then the judge let him out &ordered a 1000 fine.what if we can't pay it?


Asked on 4/05/07, 6:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: rights of law

YOu have a right to an Indigency hearing. Have your lawyer request one. It is a violation of both the Federal and the NY State Constitution to jail someone who cannot afford to pay a fine. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one should be available through the court. Good luck

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Answered on 4/06/07, 12:03 am


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