From the San Antonio fines and court costs sites.Soccerdad1995 wrote:I think that most folks facing a potential class C misdemeanor charge would not hire a lawyer. Not sure why you would have to pay court costs if you lose. I know that I have lost similar types of cases (in traffic court), and have not had to pay any court costs. I'm assuming you are joking about the "victim fund".Liberty wrote:Maybe not a real court but a justice of the peace or municple court or otherwise known as kangaroo court. Especially without a lawyer. Could cost more than $200 even if you win.
Isn't there the fine plus court fees, pluss some kind of victim fund?
GENERAL INFORMATION
The amount of fine the court assesses is determined only by the facts and circumstances of the case. The maximum fine for most municipal court traffic violations is $200; for penal violations —$500; for certain city ordinance violations—$2000; and for other city ordinance violations —$500.
In addition to the fine, court costs mandated by law will also be charged. These charges vary according to the kind of violation. Court costs are assessed if you plead nolo contendere, or if your case is deferred for defensive driving or probation.