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I was in court last week and received a conditional discharge and costs (I realised that they must be costs and not a fine if I have received a discharge).
Before I received the sentence, I was given a MC100 to fill in. I wasn't expecting this and my solicitor hadn't mentioned it. I assumed that people were given fines then argued if they could pay it. As I wasn't expecting one, I guessed at the figures before handing it in and was given the fine.
The fact is, I could have paid more now that I know my true figures. I haven't had my court letter yet confirming the costs and how to pay.
I am now stressing that the court will go away and check the figures and I will be hauled up for lying.
So
1. How long it takes to get the letter confirming the costs
2. After (in court) you've been told what to pay and you've agreed to pay it, does the court go away and check your figures
Thanks
I was in court last week and received a conditional discharge and costs (I realised that they must be costs and not a fine if I have received a discharge).
Before I received the sentence, I was given a MC100 to fill in. I wasn't expecting this and my solicitor hadn't mentioned it. I assumed that people were given fines then argued if they could pay it. As I wasn't expecting one, I guessed at the figures before handing it in and was given the fine.
The fact is, I could have paid more now that I know my true figures. I haven't had my court letter yet confirming the costs and how to pay.
I am now stressing that the court will go away and check the figures and I will be hauled up for lying.
So
1. How long it takes to get the letter confirming the costs
2. After (in court) you've been told what to pay and you've agreed to pay it, does the court go away and check your figures
Thanks
