What can I do if I received a ticket for going down a closed road but never paid it and now I have a warrant issued for me?
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What can I do if I received a ticket for going down a closed road but never paid it and now I have a warrant issued for me?
I was financially unstable and could not pay the ticket in a timely manner. Since I was young and not very head smart, I received a warrant for the unpaid ticket. Since then I’ve moved from state to state and have had no problems receiving new licenses. I’ve even been pulled over and have had my ID run through the system but nothing came back regarding that warrant. How do I take care of this warrant without a criminal record being started? Is there a way I can pay the fine and extra charges since it’s a minor charge?
Asked on June 10, 2015 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
First of all you now have a criminal record; that happend when you failed to pay the ticket and the warrant for your arrest was issued. Secondly, you can't now simply pay the fine to get out of this. Things are more serious than you seem to realize. You will in all liklihood have to go back and appear in court. At this point, you need to consult with an attorney in the jurisdication of where this all occurred. They can best advise as to how to proceed from here.
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