In Virginia what happens if a person charged with DUI (.022) leaves the state and does not appear for court?
912207
Golly....that's a tough one....\n\nThe judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest (goes out nationwide).  If you or some one (like a bail bonds man) posted bail...kiss that money good by...the state keeps it. \n\nOnce you are caught or turn yourself it.....you'll receive free room and board compliments of the state of Virginia.  Also,  if the DA or judge is having a real bad day or just wants too...you can potentially be charged with flight to avoid prosecution.  And since you crossed a state line...you could be looking at a federal charge.\n\nBasically...you're screwed.
576064
This is going to vary by state...no matter what anyone else says.\n\nIn California, it doesn't happen.  DMV can't even keep straight what they are responsible for, let alone things they're not responsible for.\n\nEDIT 5.9.06\n\nWell, the lawyer does indeed trump the cop on this one, but given context of the question, I think the cop is more on point.\n\nBut well said anyway :)\n\n(although....at least in California...not *entirely* true: a misdemeanor arrest warrant lacking an endorsement for night service cannot be served in the wanna'-be-arrestee's home after 10pm)
478371
You will loose all driving rights in 50 states. The third DWI in Texas is a Felony. Could spend a year in jail.
1167188
If you have no accident or personal injury to another attached to the D.U.I.,then they won't cross state lines to nail you. I know because I live one state away from the state I was busted for back in 1986. They don't care if I am here nor are they trying to get me. I have quit drinking a long time ago!!!!!
1109734
The answer is you can lose your status. A permanet resident (not a citizen) can lose their opportunity to stay here(America) if they break a variety of laws. There are 15 violations listed of the paperwork... A simple DUI IS GROUNDS, not being able to support yourself......It's a very interesting ambigous law....
543200
No, there is no statute of limitations on traffic warrants.  If you fail to appear in Texas on a traffic ticket, you are found guilty, and then on top of that, a criminal charge of Failure to Appear is entered.   That is what causes the warrant to be issued.\n\nOnce a warrant is issued, your driver's license is suspended and if you are stopped while driving, you will be charged with "Driving while license suspended" (or "DWS") and there will be additional fines and a trip to the local jail.\n\nYou have to contact the original court and pay all of the fines. They will give you a letter which you can then take to the DMV to have your license reinstated. Your license is not automatically reinstated when you pay the fines.
111200
I know in pennsylvania there is a program called ARD where the dui is wiped from your record check with the state you live in
1173700
It is up to the court to decide, but it is wise to get a lawyer in the state the DUI happend in becuase they know the judges and the loop holes so they can get you farther than an out of state lawyer can.
94168
if you failed to show up for court, you now have an FTA charge and a capias for your arrest.  since you have moved(although innocently because of job change) the courts do not know that so for the time being it is also a flee charge. you should have gone to court. not appearing only made your situation worse now on top of driving with out alicense and speeding you have FTA(failure to appear-on your original charge, you have a capias and possible fleeing.  as scared and embarresed as you may be go get it taken care of now then later. as far as the fleeing charge you can bring proof to court of your husbands transfer with transfer dates and avidavits from his current employer.  hope it works out. \nthe courts dont care whether you are a mother of 3 children. they look at the paperwork side of it. not the emotional side of it. for a regular traffic ticket they might not extredite, but for a capias, an FTA or a warrant yes. if you have an outstanding warrant, they are looking for you. If you get stopped in NC, they will run your info, you will come back with a hit(an outstanding warrant) you will be arrested and taken back to va bch.
966465
A lawsuit cannot go forward against someone without giving them an opportunity to participate.  Since you never received actual notice, they are depending on "constructive notice" by leaving it at your address.  The fact that you had moved should be enough to defeat that service, it makes no difference if a friend or releative lived there or not, they cannot leave service anywhere but your abode. \n\nThat means that the entire case was void, but they don't know that until you tell them correctly. \n\nYou need a lawyer to get the verdict thrown out. \n\nThey can't refile or serve you, the statute of limitations is gone. \n\nI'm not clear on why you lost your driver's license, but that's probably unrelated to the civil suit.
189121
I hit a drunk with my car and sped away.Im not sure of i did hit someone..see,i was also drunk ;-)\ni checked the papers and there was no news of it.Im still not clear about it.
345727
If you were over 18 it will show up.  It should be in the system as a traffic violation only because in VA you could possibly get a restricted license.  It can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances.  \n  If the question asks "Have you ever been arrested?" you better say yes because they'll find out.  Honesty is always best.
342019
No, depending on the state, but here in COlorado once you file the DV charges, the state takes over and prosecute's. The only way you can "drop" them is if they go to court and he pleads not guilty, they will go to a jury trial, and all you have to do is not show up then there is no evidence, and nothing happens to you either.
716255
No - not normally unless the defendant waives extradition and the other state pays for all of the costs of transportation (including pickup).  \n\nIf the defendant does not waive extradition, the court can decide whether or not they will extradite with the cost being borne by the jurisdiction issuing the warrant.
1118648
A warrant could be issued on you for failure to appear
1156507
That most likely will not go away until it is handled through the courts.  Most any criminal lawyer ought to have the expertise to handle the required papers, filing and then the ensuing hearing.  Since the original charges are mute, it should be easy to have any flight to avoid prosecution charges dropped.  It would seem that a defense attorney would negotiate with the prosecutor's office to make this happen.
863760
Okay, the "charge" for hit and run is 20002 VC.  If you're asking what the possible penalties are, they range from zero days in jail and up to five years of probation, to 16 months, or 2 years, or 3 years in State Prison (in California).  Do NOT have your father, or anyone other than an attorney, contact the other driver; it could be misconstrued as witness intimidation, yet another felony!  Ask friends, family, and co-workers, to give you names of good lawyers they've hired before, and get a consultation.  Just remember, anytime you hire an attorney it'll be expensive and lawyers generally will charge you whatever they can.  If your father cannot afford an attorney, on his Court date, one will be appointed to him if it is discovered he does not have the funds to hire his own.  But let me stress one thing to you, do NOT take any advice from any one who is not a bar card carrying attorney.  It is very dangerous of you to ask legal advice in this forum. Too much is at risk to ask online strangers serious questions such as the ones you're asking.