My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
Hi, I got convicted of a 12500 a (VC) misdemeanor earlier this year and got put on 3 years unsupervised probation.
Part of my probation was to pay court fines each month ($50), I wasn't able to pay on time this month and now the full remaining amount ($351) is all due.
Over the weekend I got a notice in the mail reminding me that my balance was deficient and on top of that it said:
"a warrant of arrest and/or a civil assessment (additional $300) will be issued"
I don't have the $351, let alone $651; should I just turn myself in and go to jail?
-do you think I could pay off the remainder by being in jail, and how long would I possibly be in for?
*additionally: my record was clean before the 12500 a (VC) if that matters and also I've been unemployed this whole time I've been borrowing money from friends and family to pay up to this point*

