So I got a 700 dollar ticket a few days ago. 200 for speeding (sign saying I was going the soon to be speed limit another 100 feet down the road but whatever), and 500 for no insurance. I doubt I can get out of it because those things are technically true, and I can't pay it cause if I can't afford insurance how the hell am I going to afford this? Also I'm not in that state anymore, I had other things to do.
Basically when I go back and sooner or later get arrested, what am I in for? How long should I expect to spend in jail? Does the ticket disappear if I go to jail, or do they lock me up and say lol you still owe 700 bucks? Do I lose my license? Wat happens?
>>17135665
You still need to pay if you go to jail. Don't break the law, you have it coming OP.
>>17135665
Sell your car.
>>17135665
You're not gonna go to jail
Go to traffic court on the date of the ticket and appeal. If you're a first time offender, they can reduce the fine.
iirc they have payment plans as well. If worst comes to worst, dump it on a credit card or get a payday loan. Please don't be unemployed..
>>17135688
Ayyyyyy I'm unemployed. Or sporadically employed I guess.
I doubt I'll be back in the state before the 2 weeks are up. So let's say a warrant happens and I'm arrested next time I'm in the area. Is there some way to get the tickets dismissed at that point?
>>17135699
Your ticket should have the phone number of the local courthouse on it. Call them and ask them everything you're asking us.
>>17135665
Sam thing happened to me about 3 yrs ago. At the time i was unemployed so i told the judge that and i worked community service hours. About 50 if i remember correctly. So try and explain that youre unemployed and hope for the best.
>>17135665
Also dont miss your court date. Most states issue a arrest warrant if you do.
>>17135732
This
Call the courthouse and explain that you are unemployed but had to leave the state for some temp work. They will probably reschedule you.
