Got in trouble in June and had to pay a fine??????

Question

Im 18 and i shoplifted which i regret soooooo much!!It was my first time but all they gave me a $200 fine to pay but split it up to $50 a month. What if i miss a due date??Will they just add more money or what should i do??Will it be a bad thing to just not pay it??I already payed my first 50 though.....

Answer 1

The worst thing you can do is skip a payment, you risk getting violating your probation and getting tossed into jail. Years back I had to pay a pretty hefty fine for a couple serious traffic violations. There were times I couldn't come up with all the cash for a payment but I always showed up at the courthouse and paid what I could. As long as you make a concerted effort that's all they care about.  

Answer 2

Yes it will be a very bad thing to "just not pay" it.  That fine could turn into jail time if it's not paid.