What to do if I received a letter in mail from a county court saying I owe money from tickets I received 19 years ago while I was 17?
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What to do if I received a letter in mail from a county court saying I owe money from tickets I received 19 years ago while I was 17?
I owe $200 for 5 tickets for driving without a license, insurance and tags. This is the first I’m hearing about it. It’s my name except the middle initial is wrong and was sent to my fathers address. It says I will receive a warrant for my arrest, license suspension and fine if I don’t pay it. Is that even possible?
Asked on August 13, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about the claim for $200 in tickets dating back some nineteen (19) years ago would appear time barred from collections and even being collectible under a judgment against you under the laws of all states in this country due to statute of limitations considerations.
I would write a letter in response to what you received stating that the claim is time barred under the law from being collected upon. Keep a copy of your letter for future use and reference.
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