I know someone who has failed to pay a ticket from the police (minor traffic violation). It's been several months to a year. What do they need to do if they don't know where their ticket is and need to pay this? What consequences might they face for failing to pay on time? We live in NC.
2007-12-20 09:12:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well there could be a warrant out on them now. Contempt of court they call it. They'll have to pay the fine, plus interest and court cost, and another fine for not showing up for court! What they should of done, was just send in their fine in the first pace. Plead NO CONTEST, that's all. You don't need to go to court, unless you want to fight it. Now if they get pulled over, they'll go to jail, for not showing up or sending in their fine. Then they might have to wait a day or two, before the judge See's them. Maybe if they go to the court house and give them their plate number, and find the ticket, they might just be able to pay it off. Try that and keep your fingers crossed.
2007-12-20 09:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Alice C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about NC but in CA you get a warrant for your arrest for any and all unpaid traffic violations. Consequences can be things like : loss of license, Jail time, Hefty fees etc. I'd recommend that your friend contact the local county courthouse or traffic violations center and see what his or her options are. If they ahve it on file which they will they can give him traffic violation number and he or she can use that number to pay their fine or take care of what ever it is they need to take care of.
2007-12-20 09:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The order was that you pay the fine OR appear in court by the due date. If you had appeared in court and asked for an extension to pay, it would in all likelihood have been granted. Now you may be charged with a new offense of failure to appear. If you are charged with a new offense (or if the unlicensed driving charge was a misdemeanor), you need a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer (and if you can't pay the fine you probably can't pay a lawyer), you should do only one thing when you appear in court: ask for an attorney to be appointed to represent you.
2016-04-10 10:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on ur local laws but,
It's common for:
An outstanding arrest warrant can be issued by the court and...
If you are ever stopped for any traffic checks,etc.
You will be arrested (if they run a check on you) and, hauled off to jail.
At this point, it's better to just pay the fines, plus whatever else late charges attached.
2007-12-20 09:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by vovo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to contact the court ASAP. Otherwise they will end up in handcuffs the next time they get a minor ticket. They need to tell the court they forgot - have a good excuse (I used that my grandmother had passed away, which was true, and I brought a newspaper article to prove it - they just let me pay the fine).
They appreciate that you didn't make them waste time and money chasing your down. Best luck.
2007-12-20 09:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in nc too, i'd go to the magistrates office and find the ticket, but my ex didnt pay speeding tickets and went to jail for 45 days. I'd get a lawyer or something to negociate them out of it.
2007-12-20 09:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax. Many cities depend upon the additional income from this type of mistake. Wait a few more years, then ask a cop to radio in to learn if you have a warrant issued.
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2007-12-20 09:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
His license may be suspended. He needs to call his local DMV and find out if what the status is and how much all the fees with the ticket added are going to be
2007-12-20 09:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by chocolatebabycakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You hear that Police siren- in the Distance? -It might be on its way to YOUR house! Take a load off your mind & pay that Ticket. The LONGER you wait, the MORE it's gonna cost you! :0
2007-12-20 09:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely a warrant will be issued for their arrest. It will be called a bench warrant if it is issued by the judge. I would contact the court forthwith and pay it.
2007-12-20 09:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by lynn731 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋