Missed a court date due to be in hospital. I need to pay my fine. Just found out I have a warrant out for me. If I pay fine will I stool go to jail
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Missed a court date due to be in hospital. I need to pay my fine. Just found out I have a warrant out for me. If I pay fine will I stool go to jail
Amost 2 years ago, I was arrested for retail theft and was given a fine to pay. However, before I could pay it I went into the hospital 3 different times. Anyway, I for got it with all going on to pay the fine, so now there is a warrant out for me. If I pay fine, does warrant go away? I do not want to go to jail.
Asked on January 27, 2018 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It depends. you have a good excuse but wjust what haooens if up to the court; the judge has a good deal of disceration in this situation. However, since jail time is ptentially involved, you really should seek legal counsel. A local criminal law attorney can use their court contacts to achieve the most favorable result for you.
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