A few months ago I got a ticket for my German Shepherd walking around on my front yard. The ticket says he was "running at large". I haven't had time to go to court for it, and what I'm wondering if I get pulled over by the police for some reason, can they arrest me for not going to court? I haven't gotten a letter yet from the court for not showing up
2006-10-26 06:16:46 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the Courts are probably backed up - but you probably WILL be hearing from them.
If there's a summons out there for you, technically, they could search you out and I believe arrest you for failure to obey a summons.
I would just go & take care of it & be done with it.....that's your best move.
2006-10-26 06:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by captain2man 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A warrant has been issued and all it takes is someone who is being funny or someone who does not like you to call the police and tell them that there is a warrant out for you and that you are at home or work and they will come out to get you. You will have to leave with the clothes on your back even if they are pajamas.
Take care of your business.
2006-10-26 06:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state and local laws - which I don't know, because I don't know who issued the ticket.
In Ohio, failure to pay a parking ticket on time results in a doubling of the fine and issuance of a "Bench Warrant," meaning that they won't come looking for you, but if they pull you over for something else, they'll take you into custody as a "scofflaw."
Call your local county clerk to get clarification for your municipality. (Do it from a payphone, or disposable cell, so that you don't give your location away! You never know...they may be looking for you....watch out! Who's that behind you????)
2006-10-26 06:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had a court date, and you did not show up, you could possibly be in contempt of court. A quick call to the clerk of court's office, and you can find out, as well as make arrangements to pay the fine.
2006-10-26 06:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by Darryl L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What will happen is if you don't show the judge will issue a bench warrent for your arrest. In most towns if the cops stop you and you have a bench warrent they will take you in. In my town the cops go out a few times a year to arrest outstanding bench warrents. You'd better go if you don't want to end up in jail.
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2006-10-26 06:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, a warrant may have been issued for your arrest already.
Maybe all you can do is contact the court and straighten it out.
2006-10-26 06:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
This happened to me four years ago in CT.
My dog wasnt on a leash and I forgot to mail the 35 bucks in and was moving and never got the court notices.
2006-10-26 06:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, they may.
It is always best to show up in court and dispute the ticket. Often, just for showing up, the matters are dropped
2006-10-26 06:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you choose not to show up in court to fight those charges, you will be considered guilty by your absence. Unless LA has established prison time as the consequence for having a dog off its leash you will just be fined.
2006-10-26 06:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by vwarnsley_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably get a higher fine. If you go to court, it may be reduced. I think it all depends on the policy of your state on these matters so it is hard to say what will happen. I don't think there will be any arresting involved.
2006-10-26 06:20:31 · answer #10 · answered by Meagan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋