If you miss the deadline, the ticket will go on your record and in some cases a warrant can be issued as well. Taking a defensive driving course is a simple and smart way to keep your driving record clean and also a great way to refresh your driving knowledge.
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Include proof that you cannot afford to pay the court, like a financial affidavit , and keep a copy of whatever you send. If the court has issued a warrant for your arrest, and you walk into the courthouse, you might be arrested. You have the right to plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. In many courts, you can make a deal with prosecutors to get a break in exchange for pleading guilty or no contest.
If you plead not guilty, you have the right to a trial. You have many rights protecting you at trial, including the right to show the jury evidence and the right to ask questions of the witnesses against you. You are innocent unless a jury finds you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If you plead guilty or no contest, you lose your right to a trial, but you can resolve your case more quickly.
Most courts have standard fines and fees that they make everyone pay. Bring a paystub, a financial affidavit , and copies of other helpful financial documents like proof of public benefits or mortgage or rent payments to court. After the judge decides the total amount you owe, you should ask for one of two options: pay your fines and fees on a payment plan, or do community service instead of paying money.
You should think carefully about which option is best for you. Figure out how much money you can afford to pay each month, and how much time you can spend doing community service, including traveling to and from the community service sites.
DPS is not allowed to make you pay surcharges if a judge says that you cannot afford it. Ask the judge to sign this document , which stops DPS from making you pay surcharges.
Mail the document to DPS and keep a copy for yourself. Sometimes, prosecutors agree to give you a break if you follow through with a promise, like a promise to pay for car insurance or a defensive driving course. You should also make a lower payment to the court, if you can afford it. If you wait too long and you miss the deadline for a payment, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest, and you may be arrested if you visit the courthouse in person. The government may also refuse to renew your license or register your car until you make your payments.
Doing part of your community service, even just a few hours, shows the court that you are trying. If you wait too long and you miss your community service deadline, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest, and you may be arrested if you visit the courthouse in person. Bring a paystub and other helpful financial documents like proof of public benefits or mortgage or rent bills , a financial affidavit , and copies of other helpful documents to court.
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