I'm Going To Prison Soon! Some Advice Required...

[zipppy]

Hi,

I've been engaged in a long dispute recently with Courts and Bailiffs. I've successfully deterred the Bailiffs and all attempts by the Court to extract money I owe them. Subsequently I am scheduled to appear before the Magistrates on the 14th of this month.

The dispute relates to compensation costs awarded against me. Anyway, I'm currently observing a suspended sentence for witholding the money until the amount is paid in full. I'm not prepared to surrender my principles and am willing to endure a committal to prison.

Because I will be considered a 'Civil prisoner' I was wondering if anybody could advise me if I serve half of my sentence or the full term?

I look forward to your responses,

kindest regards.

[zipppy]

Hi,

thanks for your answer. At my previous hearing the Magistrates advised me that because of the nature of my fine it would be written-off after a period in custody.

Regards to time spend in a cell it really doesn't concern me. I was just wondering if early release was an option.

Anyway thanks for taking the time to answer,

Zipppy.

[wolf63]

zippy - personally I think that you are making the wrong decision in choosing to go to jail. If you are a young person this could reflect badly on you in later life.

However you have made your decision and I respect you for that. I wish you well.

Susan

[hc4361]

Why are you choosing this route? Do you have the means to pay but refuse to for some reason?

I assume these are court fines you are refusing to pay.

[wolf63]

Thanks for that Eddie.

Good luck zippy.

[society]

I was thinking the same too, Wolf. Thanks for explaining the situation clearer, Eddies.

[zipppy]

Hi guys,

thanks for taking the time to respond.

EDDIE51 you are certainly correct that some fines (Council Tax, Child Support Agency etc) are not written-off with a custodial sentence.

I've decided to opt for this route for two reasons. Firstly I'm not currently in a position to pay. At present I don't work and I don't claim state benefits. And secondly I'm exercising a point of principle. I don't wish to reveal too many details in these messages, but if indeed I'm committed to prison I'll post the full reasons on my release. Indeed I'll post a link to a local newspaper article about my position who were very supportive as is depicted in their piece. In brief I am compelled to pay compensation which is folly on behalf of the Judge who imposed it.

As one reply alluded to I will not acquire a criminal record as a consequence of this decision because it's regarded as a civil matter (although I have a record anyway).

And finally fear of imprisonment may deter those who have a job, a home and a family, but I have none of these and therefore the prospect of a brief suspension of my civil privledges is no deterrent.

Take care guys.