I currently have a warrant for an unpaid DUI ticket in AZ I received in 1994. (All the classes were completed and all the fines were paid except $200.00) And I also have an FTA for some unpaid traffic violations that I received in 1995. I moved to CA in 1995 and have lived here ever since. Ironically, I came to CA to get help for my drinking problem. The tickets caught up with me during a background check with my job with the CA Dept. of Corrections. (If I clear this from my record, I can get my job back. )
I will pay the total amount of the fines in full on May 10th via telephone. However, I was told that I will have to wait for a letter from the judge telling me when I will have to appear before him in Phoenix, AZ because of the DUI ticket (I think). Regardless, I have to go before the judge within 10 days of my making the payment. That's a major stand by for us...it is a 12-15 hour trip from Central California.
I just want to be prepared. Is the jusge goiing to take into consideration that I live in CA? Am I going to have to go to jail for some reason even if I pay of all my fines and I have not been in any trouble since? Should I bring a character reference/letter with me? Will the time I served (voluntarily) in ministry help
I will pay the total amount of the fines in full on May 10th via telephone. However, I was told that I will have to wait for a letter from the judge telling me when I will have to appear before him in Phoenix, AZ because of the DUI ticket (I think). Regardless, I have to go before the judge within 10 days of my making the payment. That's a major stand by for us...it is a 12-15 hour trip from Central California.
I just want to be prepared. Is the jusge goiing to take into consideration that I live in CA? Am I going to have to go to jail for some reason even if I pay of all my fines and I have not been in any trouble since? Should I bring a character reference/letter with me? Will the time I served (voluntarily) in ministry help
ing other addicts in Southern CA be considered community service if needed? I just want to do what is necessary to clear this from my record so that I can go back to work and put this behind me. I appreciate some input...Thank you.