Hawaii
Hello,
Ok, I was involved in a minor traffic accident and the other driver called the police to get a police report. My car registration was expired so the officer issued me a citation. I was rather depressed about the situation because some bad things had just happend (identity theft) so, let it sit on my desk and tried not to think about it. I called the Traffic Violations office and they told me that I would have to pay a penalty if I didn't pay it on time. The ticket was marked "infraction" and not "traffic crime".
8 months later
Finally, I'm trying to get things back in order, so I go to pay my late ticket. I am told that a bench warrant was put out because I did not show up for court. I posted bail and am due in court in a few days. Now they are telling me that because I was involved in an accident, not paying my ticket on time becomes a traffic crime. (this was never explained to me)
my question is how severe is the punishment for this situation? The ticket was for $80. I paid $50 for the bail.
any info or insight would be greatly appreciated! thankyou.
Hello,
Ok, I was involved in a minor traffic accident and the other driver called the police to get a police report. My car registration was expired so the officer issued me a citation. I was rather depressed about the situation because some bad things had just happend (identity theft) so, let it sit on my desk and tried not to think about it. I called the Traffic Violations office and they told me that I would have to pay a penalty if I didn't pay it on time. The ticket was marked "infraction" and not "traffic crime".
8 months later
Finally, I'm trying to get things back in order, so I go to pay my late ticket. I am told that a bench warrant was put out because I did not show up for court. I posted bail and am due in court in a few days. Now they are telling me that because I was involved in an accident, not paying my ticket on time becomes a traffic crime. (this was never explained to me)
my question is how severe is the punishment for this situation? The ticket was for $80. I paid $50 for the bail.
any info or insight would be greatly appreciated! thankyou.