Warrant for FTA

What is the name of your state? Arkansa

I'm freaking out! I recieved a ticket, my only and first run in with the law, and I did not show up for my court date. (tons of excuses, was out of town and misplaced the ticket and thought it was a different day and didn't realize it could be that harsh). I received a notice in the mail that I have a warrant for my arrest and it says on the notice that I needed to contact the police department and pay the fine or risk being arrasted at home, job, etc.. Okay, so, if I walk in the police department with the money, will they arrest me? Second, does this go on my record and stay? I am really upset! And really ticked at my self! Does this qualify for tempory insanity or just dumbness? Please help!

[CdwJava]

It qualifies as 'dumbness'.

Contact the court and see what your options are. I am not familiar with AR law, so I don't know if an FTA would result in a warrant, but if I had to guess, I'd say it does.

They aren't likely to toss you in jail if you work out a new court date, but that's no guarantee. And it's also likely that your license is - or soon will be - suspended because of the FTA.

Contact the court and see what they say you need to do to clear up the matter.

Carl