I have been sentenced to pay the court money by a certain day and it has been two years and i still haven't paid it and we go

Asked over 2 years ago - Fredericksburg, VA

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back to court tomarrow. I have 18 months suspended time but i am trying not to go to jail because i am a single mother and i have a job and i will be able to pay the money in 2 months. what will happen

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    Martinsburg Criminal Defense Attorney
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    Answered January 05, 2011 10:50. Well you can have a problem in court. You have had two years to pay this! But, if you have had no or very little income you perhaps can get a bit of understanding from the court. If you do not have a lawyer ask that the court to give you a Public Defender to help with this matter.

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