What will happen regarding a failure to appear?
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What will happen regarding a failure to appear?
I went to see a judge after I had a incurred a speeding ticket and failed to appear in court. She ordered me to pay the speeding ticket and take defensive driving course and that it would be off my record. She set a court date but I missed that date and did not finish paying my ticket or take the course. I am going in to see the judge tomorrow and have $200 to pay and can pay the rest of the fees/cost in a month. Do you think they will take me in to custody for the failure to appear or will the judge give me another chance?
Asked on January 4, 2015 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It is not possible to predict what the judge will do with regard to your second failure to appear, failure to take the course and timely pay your fine.
It is possible that the judge might increase your fine, but it is preferable to appear before the judge in an attempt to correct these problems because doing nothing regarding a failure to appear may result in the judge issuing a bench warrant for your arrest.
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