What to do if I wasn’t able to complete my community service because of a death in family and my 12 hour job?
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What to do if I wasn’t able to complete my community service because of a death in family and my 12 hour job?
The charge was from when I was under 21. I’m 24 now and they are just bringing it up. Now they are talking about bench warrants and things like that. I can’t lose my job nor lose my life to a minor charge like minor possession of alcohol. Which happened years ago literally. I asked for an extension for community service which their not willing to do. What do I need to do?
Asked on December 15, 2015 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Warrants do not expire. you will need to go back to the court in question and turn yourself in. Under the circumstances jail time will most probably not come into play, although it might. You will also be facing fnes and further community service. At this point, you really should consult directly with an attorney local to where all of this took place. They can best udvise you further as to your situation.
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