If I got 3 traffic tickets and missed my court date, what can I do to not go to jail?
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If I got 3 traffic tickets and missed my court date, what can I do to not go to jail?
I got 1 for no license, 1 for no insurance and 1 for speeding. I’m 18 and just turned 19.
Asked on August 17, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You have a couple of diferent options. The first is to contact the court and see if you can arrange to dispose of your case by paying th tickets. If you take care of the ticket, then many jurisdictions will lift the warrants.
Your second option is to contact an attorney as see if they will post an attorney bond for you. Many jurisdictions approve this type of resolution. This is a good way to to take care of the tickets without taking a trip to the jailhouse.
Your third option is to turn yourself in on the warrants and make an application to 'sit out your time' in your local jail. This is an okay option when you have limited funds... but not your best option. If you get convicted of the offense, then your insurance rates will go up. If you negotiate a better deal (like deferred) on your own or with an attorney, then you will be able to maintain better insurance rates... which will be more cost effective in the long run.
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