If I’m on probation but have a warrant for an unpaid ticket fee and I go to meet with my officer, will they arrest me?
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If I’m on probation but have a warrant for an unpaid ticket fee and I go to meet with my officer, will they arrest me?
Or should I wait until I pay the ticket and risk getting in trouble for meeting with them late?
Asked on October 19, 2012 under Criminal Law, Arkansas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You're kind-of in a catch twenty-two-- but it's better to appear and be up front about needing an extension to pay rather than not appearing on time. If you don't appear as required, then you could incur another charge of "failure to appear," which would mean another charge, another bond, or another fine to pay. In essence, it will just be more expensive for you in the long run. Better to be up front with your officer, explain your situation, and see if they will agree to a withdrawal fo the warrant. If you have some money for the fine-- take what you do have as a good faith showing that you are trying to come up with the funds to pay the ticket. If you have verification of employment-- take that with you as well to demonstrate that you do have the means to come up with the money if they will provide you one more extension.
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