didnt have a ride there..so I missed both of my court dates..In Nov,06 I then got a letter in the mail saying I have a warrent out for my arrest..It's $100 plus $20 processing fee..so $120 altogether..I dont have the money to pay it..and it's April,07..it there anyone..that can help me..my bro inlaw told me I should have called up to the courthouse and told them what happen and they would have dropped the warrant..but I didnt know I could do that..can I still call up there and tell them or will they hand cuff me and take me in?? What should I do?? Please help me??
2007-04-02 08:32:32 · 10 answers · asked by Leah 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you go to the court house, you probably will not be arrested. Where I live, we have "add-on" court for people who missed their court dates or who have misdemeanor warrants. Be prepared with any documentation you need.
2007-04-02 08:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Gemma 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, the main thing is you need to do something right away. It will only get worse, and eventually you will get picked up and it will cost you more. Generally if you appear at the court with a valid excuse, they will not have an officer place you under arrest. If you are unsure, I would reccomend calling and speaking to the court clerk. Thy can usually look up your info and tell you what the best way to proceed would be. If you can get to the court and make an appearance, they may still drop the warrant, it will be up to the judge who hears your explanation. They will generally go fairly easy on you with a failure to appear on a traffic violation, but the longer you wait, the less likely the judge will be lenient. If you can get the warrant quashed, you will still need to have a hearing on the original citation, and if you plead or are found guilty, they will most often work out a payment plan with you.
2007-04-02 15:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jack The Dog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact the county attorney's office. Explain to them what has happened and ask if they will schedule a new court appearance for you. They may work with you, but to be on the safe side I would call from a cell phone or a payphone so they don't know where you are. Good luck.
2007-04-02 15:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a very small warrant amount. Just go to the city jail and they will probably just give you a new court date. It is always better to self-surrender. Call the jail first if you want.
2007-04-02 15:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Paintballer77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn yourself in. The more time that goes by, the worse off you'll be. The court will appoint a lawyer for you if you can't afford one.
2007-04-02 15:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to call the court clerk and straighten it out. They will work with you.
Unless you like being in jail, three squares a day, no rent, stylish clothes ... It has its advantages.
2007-04-02 15:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You made your decision which was the wrong decision but now that you know what's right then you know to do what you need to do if you just keep putting it off it's only going to get worse. Stand up and face what's ahead of you GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-04-02 15:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Candice P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You better get an attorney or the next time you get stopped for a traffic violation they'll haul you off to jail.
2007-04-02 15:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if u dont have the money..
then i suggest u take the bus
to the court house.. beg.
be prepared to go to jail
which is not all that bad
u get ur fine paid with free meals
if u dont.. and they catch u..
you go to jail anyways for longer time
and time added for not coming in.
better to face it then hide from it
2007-04-02 15:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by pokerfaces55 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well i think u should be arrested personly, i mean a freakin cab costs twleve bucks!!!!
2007-04-02 15:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by honkytonk honey 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋