in louisiana how long can you go after skipping court w/o getting an additional fine on a ticket?
468416
Well, without knowing the kind of ticket, it is probably safe to say if you skip court, the fine has already been increased. Additionally, there may be a bence warrant out on you, which means that if you are stopped for a traffic offense, the cop may actually arrest you. Generally, bench warrants aren't the top of the priority list though, and it may not resurface-particularly if you happen to be stopped in a different parish. One thing you may be able to do is just go back to the court and plead ignorance. If it is a low level offense, such as a traffic ticket, they don't want to spend a whole lot of time on it, and they'll likely be interested in just getting the original fine. But, there is no guarantee-alot of it depends on your own record, the nature of the offense, and even, yes, the mood of the judge at the time.
595110
Ask the judge for "Deffered Judification" ... \n\nThis basically means you 'promise' not to get in any trouble for 90 days, tickets, arrests ect... and if you fulfill that promise the ticket goes away.\n\nIf you get another ticket, they charge you full ticket price on either one.\n\nYour other option is defencive driving which will get most states to dismiss the ticket.\n\nIf you go the DD route, I reccomend taking the CLASS not the internet one... the internet one usually takes longer believe it or not.
986624
Your license was suspended but it was not terminated. So No you don't. I had my license suspended by the court for failure to appear. I forgot I had a ticket and when I found it I went to the court and paid the fine. My license was re-instated.Unless it states that you must renew your license then it will just be reinstated. Check with the county clerks office at the court.
519426
Well for one thing, you are not going to save any money by not showing up.  \n\nMost likely you have or will be fined guilty in absentia.  Now you have a judgment against you.  The can also file criminal charges on you as well if this was just civil court.\n\nBottom line, go to the court asap and try to schedule a new court date if it's not too late.
620657
Unlicensed, or suspended?\n\nAre you a juvenile, or an adult?\n\nIf the violation was 12500(a) of the Vehicle Code, that's a misdemeanor that's often handled (first offense) as an infraction.\n\nBecause it can vary by county, the best thing to do is call the court that's listed on the bottom of your ticket.  If you're a juvenile, it's probable there isn't a fine...just some community service work, or informal probation, or something along those lines.\n\nUnless, of course, you get one of these tickets every week.  Then it would be different.
804270
Go appear before the judge.  Take whatever proof you have to show that you were in the hospital at the time you were to appear in court.  Driving with a suspended license is a scheduled fine where I live.  You pay the fine, surcharges and court costs (under $1000).  It depends on what the law in that state is regarding whether or not you can get your license back.  Sometimes the law ties the judge's hands.  You'd better have a very good reason for having been caught driving while suspended though.  As in on your way to that hospital!
833214
You will have to look for the phone number on the ticket\n\nCall that and set a traffic court date.  You will speak with a judge and just explain your situation.  99% chance it will get thrown out as most people who were in the wrong wouldn't go through all the effort of going to court.
1145495
My husband did that.  He got a ticket, didn't tell me, didn't pay it and I came home with a subpeona to court hanging on the door.  I just told him how goofy it was to not pay it and to not tell me.  He ended up having to pay extra and had his license suspended!
721838
happens all the time, next time just pay the ticket, unless you want to contest it in court.
1108281
If you are summoned to court (in Michigan as in all the states I lived in a traffic ticket is considered a summons), and if you fail to appear and a warrant is issued, the court levies  in addition to the fines, charages  a warrant fee.\n\nIn addition, in 2004, there was legislation that increase fees that, includes $10.00 for a  "Child Support Bench Warrant Enforcement Fund".\n\nFor example in Lansing, MI, it is $30.
775415
My brother just got in trouble for going 78 in a 40 in June. He had no previous tickets or anything got a $150 dollar fine. They could make you go to traffic school. It really depends on if your judge is in a good mood, and how many previous offenses you have
1098957
you should have went in those 30 days and more and likely that is what a judge is going to say. he is  probably going to make you pay the ticket anyway plus court fees so if i was you i would just pay the ticket.
723029
I would.  That's a ridiculous reason to ticket someone.  You have a chance of winning and if not, the worst that could happen is you get the exact fine that you have now.  You have nothing to lose but a few hours out of your day.
1129446
Yes. even if pulled over for another infraction, cops can take you in. Best bet - call the court and apologize for forgetting to handle your tickets, then beg for a court date to take care of it. If youve gotten your registration taken care of, they might dismiss this violation and lower your fine. You can also plead your case and tell them you cant affford $600...they will lower it or break it into payments for you...\n\nGood luck.
248446
That depends on the crime.  Usually, there is no enhancement for a second offense, but a judge takes it into consideration on punishment.  Certain offenses, such as drunk driving and DWLS, carry additional penalties for a second and subsequent offense within a certain number of years.  So, for example, an OWI 2nd within 7 years raises the penalty from a 93 day misdemeanor and restricted license to a 1 year misdemeanor and revocation of your license.
731234
Go to court on your court date.  You are not necessarily fighting the charges - especially if you are guilty.  Be prepared with a copy of you motor vehicle report.  Plead guilty, apologize and respectfully ask the judge for traffic school or something so it won't go on your insurance. Every time I have gone to court the judge has reduced my ticket so it didn't get on my insurance.    The fine will probably be the same as if you just paid the fine but at least it won't go on your insurance.  You will then have to pay the fine plus pay for traffic school but still it is worth it if it doesn't increase your insurance for the next 7 years.
656814
i used to work for clerk of courts in the traffic division for a larger city,  there is little chance that you will get the ticket thrown out dropped,  however if you do come in to court in a suit an tie, and if you are respective of the judge and the legal process, you will probably be charged court cost, pledge no contest, tell the judge that you were not familiar with the area and if you bring in a picture of the stop sign  it might help.  court cost are  usually about half of the cost.