If I was aressted for a bad check and paid a cash bond to get out, can I avoid court by paying the collection company?
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If I was aressted for a bad check and paid a cash bond to get out, can I avoid court by paying the collection company?
Asked on December 4, 2011 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately this will not necessarily let you avoid court, though it will most likely be viewed favorably by the prosecutor and the judge in determining what to do with your case. That's because once a crime is committed, the defendant cannot escape court or punishment by repaying the victim. (Otherwise, every criminal would do that, and therefore there would be no real penalties for theft, for example--steal as much as you like, and the times you're caught, give the money back.) Paying the debt therefore does not prevent you from going to court, being convicted, or being punished, but it is the sort of thing which will tend to result in more leniency from the court.
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