Q: In may I wrecked my car and was cited for careless driving. I went to the magistrates office paid and plead not guilty.
I paid the fine all additional fees and postage. Then at my hearing the judge dropped it to a lesser offense told me the amount was the same and since I had already paid I was "free to go" and wanting to make sure I wasn't missing anything or that she hadn't forgotten anything I said "so I don't have to pay anything else?" And she told me no that I could leave. So I left the court walked outside and got in my car and left.
Now they're telling me I owe an additional dollar something plus $8 court fees and $6.74 for postage, I have the original citation it says 129.00 total and I wrote a check for 135.74 to cover postage. Now everything I have says you're not allowed to leave until you've paid in full and the judge told me I did. And they're telling me that I had set up a payment plan, after arguing for 5 min and pointing out all their inconsistencies and inaccuracies. So can they tell me I'm free to go then say I still owe more, and put me on a payment without my permission?
A: For the $15.74 its not a case worth paying the appeal for. You are technically correct but that won't help you if you have to pay an appeal fee which you won't get back.
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