Q: Okay so I've already been sentenced to 90 days and I was supposed to turn myself in by 4 will I get more charges if not
A:
You could. It will be up to the sentencing judge. The judge could find you in contempt of court or in violation of a sentence to probation if the jail is part of a probation sentence.
The longer you delay in reporting to the jail the more likely additional jail becomes.
Russell Hebets agrees with this answer
A: You could get contempt of court charges but your bigger concern is that you will likely get more than your original 90 days. You should turn yourself in as soon as possible to minimize the possibility of a longer sentence.
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