- Jurisdiction
- California
So in 2016 I was pulled over and cited for speeding and expired license. I was in a really bad place personally at the time and just didn't go to the court date. Fast forward to 2019 and I go through a DUI check point and get arrested on a bench warrant after they run my license. Spend 15 hours in holding and they cite release me. I go to the court date they give me and when the judge reads my charges, the 2016 ticket and the bench warrant he asks where I've been for the past three years, I respond with I was just being irresponsible and scared. He says he's entering a not guilty plea on my behalf and my pre-trial is scheduled in two weeks. At this point I'm just wondering what are my possible outcomes here? I know this all completely my fault but I'm the sole provider for my wife and two kids and if I go to jail for any length of time I will lose my job. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you for your time.