Q: My mom got her license suspended and fined for not having insurane but
In 2006 my mom's license got suspended and fined for not having insurance, but she had insurance just not on her at the time. They said she needed to come to the court house and prove she had it. For some reason she waited years to go because she moved towns over and had no drivers licenses so she couldn't.
But the judge said "even if you have proof the case is from 2006 so just pay your fines."
Is that fair even if she has proof that she had insurance? Can the judge do that? The fine is $700.
A: There is an old saying, "Nothing is Life is Fair." You answered your own question, i.e. your mother waited too long. Once the judge ruled to pay the fine, your mother needs to pay the fine. If you try to vacate the judge's order, it will cost you more than $700 in legal fees, and you will most likely not prevail.
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