Will I get an extension for settling community service hours and paying the fine? 11 Answers as of February 20, 2012
I got caught for vandalism two years ago and I got sentenced to a fine of 3,000 dollars and 200 hours of community service. I went back to court last July and they gave me an extension but the judge was upset because I had not paid my fine. I have completed most of my hours but I am still missing 72 hours, but now I have been paying my fine, Will they give me another extension or will I be in trouble?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Attorney at Law | Dorinda Ohnstad
Your best bet is to be proactive. If you need more time and you've been making all efforts then ask to be placed on calendar and ask the court. Judge may be difficult but likely to grant if feels you're making every effort to comply.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/20/2012
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg | Eric Sterkenburg
When granted probation and part of the probation is paying a fine and/or community service the judge may give extensions for completion. The first extension normally is not a problem. If you need even more time after that the extension is harder to get. However, if you are making progress on paying your fine and doing your service most judges will grant the extension.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/20/2012
Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider | Peter Goldscheider
I can't predict the future but if he is already upset you probably should be ready for trouble. Maybe you can schedule your next appearance when he is on vacation.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/20/2012
The Law Office of Harry E. Hudson, Jr. | Harry E. Hudson, Jr.
May or may not. If you have been working steadily at doing what you are supposed to be doing, probably. But there are unreasonable people in the world. Some are judges.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/20/2012
The Law Office of Stephanie M. Arrache | Stephanie Arrache
Because the judge already granted you an extension, there is a chance he will not do so again, unless there is a compelling reason. You should put yourself on calendar before the extension date to show him or her that you are working on it. Handling things head on sometimes gains you a little credit in the courts.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/20/2012
Law Offices of Phil Hache | Phil Hache
What court is your matter in. It's good that you have been making efforts, but a lot will depend on the Judge hearing the matter. I would recommend having an attorney with you at the hearing as they may be able to negotiate a more favorable result.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
Hammerschmidt Broughton Law | Mark A. Broughton
Do as much as you can - double your efforts at community service, and pay as much as you can on your fine. Then, if you haven't finished it and still need a little more time the judge may be a little more lenient. He may add a little more to you community service, though, for not doing it withing the extended time. As to the fine, they really want their money right now. Bear that in mind.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
Law Office of Martina Vigil | Martina A. Vigil
It really depends on the Judge. However, you should still formally request an extension in court (or have an attorney appear for you) or else a warrant will be issued.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
Law Office of Rodney Nosratabadi | Rodney Nosratabadi
You may get your extension, or you may not. If you don't, you will be incarcerated.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
Robert Mortland | Law Office of Robert Mortland
This is up to the judge. Having 72 hours remaining may not be considered doing "most" of your hours. You have done less than 2/3 of your hours and this may make the judge upset. Without a good reason why you failed to complete the terms if your probation, you could be looking at jail time.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
Law Office of Jeff Yeh | Jeff Yeh
You may be in trouble, and the Judge could violate your probation and take you in. Consider having a lawyer appear for you instead.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/17/2012
