Failing to pay criminal fines and court costs is more than a single problem. First, it may be difficult to find steady employment after an arrest. If you cannot find a job, you may be subject to re-arrest and increased penalties. For example, a Tulsa area man was released after serving his sentence, but had a heavy court fine. Unable to find work because of his criminal record, the man became homeless and eventually went back to prison for stealing $14 worth of food. Daily incarceration rates in… Read More
