What should I do about an outstanding warrant?
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What should I do about an outstanding warrant?
My pre-employment background check for a hospital came back that I have an active warrant for my arrest for a Class C misdemeanor. My ticket was for driving without liability insurance 6
years ago and then failure to appear. I have done plenty of background checks and it has never come up; I had forgotten about the ticket. I also checked at DPS and my license is clear to drive.
Asked on June 6, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You will need to appear in court to get this all settled. You not only have the warrant to clear up but also the underlying charge to deal with. The fact is that it will be best for you to take care of this ASAP. The fact is that you don't want to get stopped by the police for somethig as minor as a speeding ticket because if you do you will be taken into custody. And it is far better to appear before a judge voluntarily and not by courtesy of the jail bus. At this point, you should consult with a criminal law attorney in the area of where the incident occurred and the warrant was issued. They can use their local contacts to best represent you.
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