I missed my court day but the date was not issued on the tickets for my violation what should I do?
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I missed my court day but the date was not issued on the tickets for my violation what should I do?
Hi I am an international student and I seek advice I missed my court for my
ticket which was no driver license, no insurance, no registration and a minor
speeding ticket which I was going over the speed limit by 12 miles. My question
is if I go to court will I be sent to jail because I have classes and a senior at
my college please if I need advice on what should I do.
Thank you.
Asked on January 29, 2017 under General Practice, New Mexico
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since you missed the court appearance, you have now been charged with failure to appear and a bench warrant has been issued for your arrest. You will also have to pay a substantial fine for failure to appear.
It would be advisable to call the court and make arrangements to appear and pay the fine. No, you won't be sent to jail if you resolve the matter. If the matter is not resolved and you are arrested on the bench warrant, you will be taken to jail.
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