My name is Dave . I have accumulated a credit card debut that I am unable to pay due to the fact I lost my job and don`t have anything of value... they are requesting me to appera in court this Wednesday and I was wondering what is the worst they can do to me knowing I have no way of paying for the amount owed... I have every intention of paying the amout owed as soon as I find a job. But that is hard considering my criminal past... as soon as I get a job I am let go... the offense was to have been dropped if I plead guilty to another charge and completed my probation.. . so my question stands what is the worst the can do to me... I can`t even afford a lawyer
thanks : Dave L

PS I live in Indiana

Hello Dave:

They can get a judgment. With that, they'll garnish your wages (whenever you get any), and attach your bank accounts. Plus, they'll add a whole bunch on for court costs and legal fees.

If you have a lot of money, you can solve this problem. If you're so broke so as to be judgment proof, that also will solve your problem.

However, if you have stuff, like a car, or a house, or a job - you're screwed.

IF you're the last guy I described, try to borrow something from somebody and settle with these slugs.

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The worst that'll happen is that, when you do start working, your wages will be garnished until the judgement is satisfied.