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Ask HN: Existing Civil Fee/Fine Payments Need Innovation
Quick Question: How many readers have spent a night in jail, justly or unjustly?
Edit: I've read some comments and you're not reading the question fully.
What were your experiences paying the fines?
If there was any fees/fine involved, was it reasonable and what city?
Was it a simple process?
Were there outside fees associated with paying the fines?
Did you go to a website or pay at the court house?
Thanks.
- duncan_bayne 11y agoNope, sorry. If there's any consolation to be had, you're in fine company: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/670xX/photos/gatesmug.jpg http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/...
- pavel_lishin 11y ago> How many readers have spent a night in jail, justly or unjustly? Probably more than you expect. > What were your experiences paying the fines, if there was any fees/fine involved, was it reasonable and what city? This almost certainly varies quite a bit from place to place. Contact a lawyer; if you spend just one night behind bars, you can probably afford to at least talk to one about your situation.
- bbissoon 11y agoThis is a question for experiences paying the fine, not so much for advice. I've added to the question to make it clear.
- pavel_lishin 11y agoOoh, that's much clearer; I thought you were asking for advice on what to do :) I don't remember the particulars of my run-ins with the law, but I wish you luck!
- up_and_up 11y agoYes, following a non-violent protest. The police charged a group of us (with batons out etc), punched and tackled me and threw me in a paddy wagon. After a good cop/bad cop type interview I sat in jail all night. I ended up only having like a $300 fine for a traffic violation or something since I was on my bike. This happened in Santa Cruz, CA in 2001.
- bbissoon 11y agoDid you pay this fee online or at an establishment? Could you pay down this fee or was it all due at one time?