Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I have defaulted on credit cards and and legal fees, can I do jail time?


Asked on 2/20/10, 8:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

Under normal circumstances, a person doesn't go to jail simply because he cannot pay a lawfully incurred debt. Indeed, fortunately, this country doesn't have debtors' prisons.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 9:51 pm


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