When the courts gave me fines I just said, ’Can I have 90 days to pay?" They always did then they had to find me to lock me up for 10 days to cover the fine. It usually went off the books in a year, so rarely paid.
Many years ago, we dealt with a “frequent flier.” He was famous for harassing his landlady, and just about anyone else he came across. Harassment is a violation in NY, not a crime, so it’s maximum penalty (at that time) was $250, or 15 days in jail. I was in the courtroom when this person was in front of the judge, and I heard the Judge saying “Mr. (X) (Probably no harm in using his real name, since he’s been dead for years, But…) You have been before me a lot lately. I’m fining you $180, plus the surcharge.” He said “I don’t think I want to pay that!” The Judge said “Fine! 15 days!” Banged his gavel and waved me over to take him away, as he howled in protest. I wish I could say that he learned a lesson…
Imagine about 1 month ago
Fine! Be that way.
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
Who’s gonna pay that fine? Flo? Chalkie? I hope not!
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
Shabbat shalom, fellow Cappers. May God protect Eratz Israel from its enemies, especially on the upcoming Passover.
ronaldspence about 1 month ago
Andy hasn’t got the proverbial Pot to Pi$$ in or a window to throw it out of…
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 month ago
Court Town UK
blunebottle about 1 month ago
He should consider himself lucky he got off that easily.
BenGMan about 1 month ago
That was real stupid of you Andy.
Jayalexander about 1 month ago
Worth a shot. The unasked question is the missed opportunity.
constantine48 about 1 month ago
Judges play fast and loose with the law these days.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month ago
When he loaned you the £100, did you ask for another £50 to cover expenses?
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 month ago
Yer an expensive chap to be around, Capp.
Godfreydaniel about 1 month ago
Even judges who can’t be bought can frequently be rented. Nice to see one with integrity!
ladykat about 1 month ago
What did you do, Andy?
formathe about 1 month ago
When the courts gave me fines I just said, ’Can I have 90 days to pay?" They always did then they had to find me to lock me up for 10 days to cover the fine. It usually went off the books in a year, so rarely paid.
cuzinron47 about 1 month ago
Good luck collecting, might as well lock him up.
Scott S about 1 month ago
What do they call contempt-of-court in the UK?
rshive about 1 month ago
Another failed attempt, Andy.
tcayer about 1 month ago
Many years ago, we dealt with a “frequent flier.” He was famous for harassing his landlady, and just about anyone else he came across. Harassment is a violation in NY, not a crime, so it’s maximum penalty (at that time) was $250, or 15 days in jail. I was in the courtroom when this person was in front of the judge, and I heard the Judge saying “Mr. (X) (Probably no harm in using his real name, since he’s been dead for years, But…) You have been before me a lot lately. I’m fining you $180, plus the surcharge.” He said “I don’t think I want to pay that!” The Judge said “Fine! 15 days!” Banged his gavel and waved me over to take him away, as he howled in protest. I wish I could say that he learned a lesson…
jpozenel about 1 month ago
Well, that doesn’t seem fair.
tad1 about 1 month ago
Andy’s gotten himself into a fine mess.
eddi-TBH about 1 month ago
Now there’s an untapped financial source. The judge who fined you.
Mediatech about 1 month ago
Fine with me.
anncorr339 about 1 month ago
Flo will probably pay the fines