Castro Valley, CA asked in Criminal Law for Missouri

Q: I have an ordinance for stealing and i got a continuance and a $532 fee , the 32 is a court fee but the $500 I’m unsure.

Is this just a court fee too or is it for my whole case ?

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Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Eureka, MO
  • Licensed in Missouri

A: It sounds like what you're saying is that you violated a municipal stealing ordinance, you pleaded guilty, and then the judge assessed a fine & court costs of $532 and gave you a continuance to give you more time to pay. If so, it means the fine is $500 and the court costs are $32. It also means you now have a conviction for stealing on your permanent criminal record, which may prevent you from being able to get a job, rent an apartment, or get federal student aid for college, and it may cause you to be evicted from government-subsidized housing.

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