If I am falsely accused of a crime and am innocent am I liable for court cost?
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If I am falsely accused of a crime and am innocent am I liable for court cost?
It was a shoplifting charge and I have not been in the mall and store they
accused me of in 4 years. I am not on the tape at all.
Asked on August 8, 2019 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You say there were "fines"--that means you either were convicted of the crime or pled guilty. If so, then you owe the fines and can be punished for not paying them. Whether or not you believe you are innocent, if there was a conviction, the court found you guilty; and if you pled guilty, you *admitted* to guilty in court. Either way, you have to pay and can be sanctioned for failing to do do.
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