Q: Can I Be Jailed If I Can't Afford Court Ordered Classes ?
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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY CONDITION OF PROBATION RESULTS IN BENCH WARRANT AND JAIL IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE.
HOWEVER I WOULD THINK IF YOU HAD EXPLAINED YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION TO YOUR LAWYER S/HE COULD HAVE ASKED FOR FEE TO BE WAIVED/REDUCED.
YOUR LAWYER COULD PROBABLY STILL RETURN TO COURT TO ACCOMPLISH THAT.
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The short answer is yes. You were placed on probation on certain terms and conditions and your financial inability to satisfy those terms could result in jail time being imposed.
If you haven't done the classes (whether complete them or even enroll), I suggest you retain a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney like myself (or anyone else you choose) who has helped dozens of clients get out of this predicament without having to serve jail time.
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