I suspect if the courts could cut off their welfare and food stamps they would make their court dates. Perhaps a commit a felony no state aid or welfare, sooner care etc. Might make better decisions
the article i posted mentions those very steps, including losing subsidized housing. Not because they didn't make the court appearance, but because they still couldn't pay the fine.
Allowing someone to drive to work might also help them 'make better decisions' about paying back fees. But some places suspend their DL until the fees are paid... not sure that makes a lot of sense either.
While it isn't something that has been brought up, some "tickets" are worse than others.
As a "general" rule, in state district courts, a misdemeanor punishment is maxed at 1 year in jail and/or $500 fine. However, municipalities and their courts can be more. For instance, I used to regularly see municipal court dispositions with someone getting a $750 fine for possession of MJ. Had that "trial" been held in state district court, it would likely have been a maximum of $500, but many times much, much less than that. A LOT of misdemeanor fines were in the $100 range.
So, while I can't remember all of the municipalities that charged high fines, I'd say that it would be prudent to obey the law, if for no other reason than avoiding an overcharged fine.
As a "general" rule, in state district courts, a misdemeanor punishment is maxed at 1 year in jail and/or $500 fine. However, municipalities and their courts can be more. For instance, I used to regularly see municipal court dispositions with someone getting a $750 fine for possession of MJ. Had that "trial" been held in state district court, it would likely have been a maximum of $500, but many times much, much less than that. A LOT of misdemeanor fines were in the $100 range.
So, while I can't remember all of the municipalities that charged high fines, I'd say that it would be prudent to obey the law, if for no other reason than avoiding an overcharged fine.
Yes very true!!!!!
i dont need to...but maybe i should.. all because you dont like what he did, you run your mouth like a typical FUD. Its all right for anyone to some thing as long as you like it. Its people like you who have let this country go to hell.
Just read more of the article and if you believe those claims that are in it are true to actual facts. Its your belief not mine
Just saw the OKC bodycam footage of his arrest. He was scarfing a meal at H&H. He asked, "Is this is about the AR in the restaurant?"
Officer, "I believe it is."
Officer, "I believe it is."
Well, you are the one that "decided" that most of us didn't know the law. As for Harper, I don't have a real concern with what he did. He is a grown-up fellow who chose to violate the law, thus he gets to suffer the consequences. I simply stated that what he was doing was against the law, i.e., the wording of the statute.
Oh, and it's folks that don't like following the law that "have let this country go to hell." So, before you decide that you "don't need to" (see above), you might want to do so anyway to avoid the same fate as Harper.
that will be difficult unless it comes with lots of pretty pictures.
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