Skipped my DUI court date for 2 years after judge gave me second chance. What can i expect?

Question

DUI OR NOT DUI? non attendace at court after judge gave 2nd chance?
Washington State-

I was charged with(driving a motor vehicle being under 21 with alchol in my system) (1st offense) the judge says this isnt a DUI. i blew a 0.05%. Whats the real difference in charges.
AND ALSO PLEASE HELP WITH THIS Q--- i went to court they gave me a 1000$ fine, victims pannel, 1 day in jail and liscense suspension. and was suppose to report back 3month later with all this done but i never did it, but i did pay 400$ of the fine . I appeared in front of the judge hThe judge said hell give me asecond chance to get this done and was suppose to report back again 3 months with it done. but i had to leave state, my girl was having my baby and now its been 2 years and i still havnt gone back to WA. but am planning to WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN I TURM MYSELF IN. Whats the judge gonna do? im real nervous hes gonna throw the MAX penalty at me. is there someone who can answer or can i ask?? --thank you

Answer 1

Jail time and probation

Answer 2

Ok, you left the state so there's Unlawful Flight to avoid prosecution on top of a failure to appear, then at the judges discretion we can throw contempt charges in there. If that wasn't enough you can throw in the original charges maxed on the scale (that means a bigger fine, forfeiture of your license and 90 days to a year in jail). Unlawful flight is usually a felony and depending on the DA can be a federal charge (mucho jail time and fines). By waiting as long as you have you don't even have the option really to play dumb. You had best get a really good lawyer and hope you have 5-10,000 dollars to pay him with then another 5-10 to cover your possible fines. Also don't let someone tell you the statute of limitations will run out on these charges. By your own admission you have already been convicted which means you are committing all the follow up crimes on a daily basis and no limitation applies.

Answer 3

Just relax. Go to court and ask to see the judge. explain to him that you were out of state and show some documentation to prove it. ask if you can continue making payments and do your other stuff. Don't get pulled over because they'll be a warrant for your arrest. then you'll spend some time in jail.Hopefully the judge will give you another chance.

Answer 4

I don't live in WA but I'll bet you'll have a warrent for your arrest for not going back to court and since the judge gave you a second chance and you basically just blew him/her off they're not going to be to forgiving no matter the reason!! So when you go I'd have plenty of money and be prepared to face the consequences!! good luck!!!

Answer 5

Well you have a better chance of being okay if you turn yourself in. Otherwise, this will hang over you your whole life. You will have a warrant out for you, and you will be unable to do anything. If you get pulled over they will arrest you. So, go back there, and take care of it once and for all. You may indeed get a harsher sentence, but you will get the harshest sentence of all if you are arrested and sent back to WA.

Answer 6

The best thing you can do is hire an attorney whom can appear before the judge to see if the warrant can be set aside. In the case it cannot be, you still need to hire an attorney. Do not turn yourself in without having an attorney first.

Answer 7

You messed up man.

Expect a contempt of court charge, as well.

Maybe call his clerk, write a letter explaining your situation...
You should have done this 2 years ago..

Answer 8

You probably have a warrant after you. If you get pulled over, they will take you to jail.

Answer 9

you probably have a bench warrant expect to be in county a few days and then fines and probation.

Answer 10

For sure, your going to get one extremely pissed off judge. You should turn yourself in and BEG for mercy.