CPL Article 420

Question 1

Generally, unless court finds undue hardship, it may direct that a defendant be imprisoned for a maximum of ____ days until he pay mandatory surcharge, sex offender registration fee or DNA databank fee. In certain cases, court may waive fees.

Answer 1

15 days (CPL 420.20)

Question 2

Failure to pay a fine for a misdemeanor: additional sentence is up to _______.

Answer 2

1/3 of authorized sentence (CPL 420.10)

Question 3

Failure to pay a fine for a petty offense: additional sentence is up to _______.

Answer 3

15 days (CPL 420.10)

Question 4

Where sentence of imprisonment as well as a fine, restitution or reparation is imposed, aggregate of the period and the term of the sentence may NOT exceed _______.

Answer 4

Maximum authorized term of prison. (CPL 420.10)

Question 5

A corporation must pay its fine (when?)

Answer 5

At the time of sentencing (CPL 420.20)

Question 6

If corporation does not pay its fine, fine may be collected in like manner as ________.

Answer 6

A civil judgment (CPL 420.20)

Question 7

Failure to pay a fine for a felony: additional sentence is up to ____.

Answer 7

1 year (CPL 420.10)