Justicewudbnice
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC
In 2002 I was "T-boned" by a red-light runner leaving the Raleigh airport. No police came, no one else stopped. We exchanged info and left. I was returning to my U.S.Marine Corps duty station in Jacksonville. My insurance was invalid that day.
I couldn't afford an attorney but I consulted with one that told me the pictures made it quite clear I was not at fault since the impact was further back on my car. A short time later I received a bill for $1700 or so for the scratches on the other driver's bumper.
Not too long after, I was sent to Iraq. In my absence, they went to court and obtained a judgement against me. I returned to a pile of certified mail and no way to fight it.
In 2005 I returned home to California, where I was born and have always lived. I have had a California Driver's License for 21 years!
A few months ago it was time to renew my license. I mailed the form and fee and forgot about it. Friday, I received a letter stating there was an "issue" in NC that I need to clear up or my license will be revoked indefinitely.
I do not have money for an attorney. I cannot fly out there. I can't even drive now!
How can I find if there is a statute of limitations for such a judgment?
Who can I contact to know my rights here in California?
How can I get my case in front of a judge to plead for driving privileges to work and school?
Do I need to get a lawyer there?
In 2002 I was "T-boned" by a red-light runner leaving the Raleigh airport. No police came, no one else stopped. We exchanged info and left. I was returning to my U.S.Marine Corps duty station in Jacksonville. My insurance was invalid that day.
I couldn't afford an attorney but I consulted with one that told me the pictures made it quite clear I was not at fault since the impact was further back on my car. A short time later I received a bill for $1700 or so for the scratches on the other driver's bumper.
Not too long after, I was sent to Iraq. In my absence, they went to court and obtained a judgement against me. I returned to a pile of certified mail and no way to fight it.
In 2005 I returned home to California, where I was born and have always lived. I have had a California Driver's License for 21 years!
A few months ago it was time to renew my license. I mailed the form and fee and forgot about it. Friday, I received a letter stating there was an "issue" in NC that I need to clear up or my license will be revoked indefinitely.
I do not have money for an attorney. I cannot fly out there. I can't even drive now!
How can I find if there is a statute of limitations for such a judgment?
Who can I contact to know my rights here in California?
How can I get my case in front of a judge to plead for driving privileges to work and school?
Do I need to get a lawyer there?