Failure to perform Community Service - Jail or FINE (HELP)

[ev34ev]

Part of my sentence for a recent DV case included a fine, community service (10 days/80 hours), and anger management classes with a June 26th court date to check progress (this is in Van Nuys, CA). Due to working two jobs and the limitations of availability for community service options schedule-wise, I have only been able to perform one day of community service, but I have paid my fine and attended ALL classes thus far. What can I expect when I return to court on the 26th, assuming I have not performed any more days of community service? Can I 'offer' to pay a fine in lieu of the service? Please help, thank you.

 

[CdwJava]

You can offer anything ... whether they will accept that in lieu of the service is questionable. Expect to be given a little more time to complete the service. It ain't that tough to do unless you are trying to play games with the court.

- Carl

 

[ev34ev]

Thank you for the response - bumping this back up; anybody else know the ramifications if I am not able to perform any more community service?