I am in Louisiana. I got pulled over at 2:30 am coming home from work as a Network Systems Engineer (Computers...late night problems)...I got pulled over for 66 in a 55 for speeding. I am OK with that...but was told I have a warrant out for theft in 2003. I had no idea what he was talking about. He did not bring me in (Thanks) but told me to take care of this ASAP. I spent the entire next day talking with the sheriffs Dept and the DAs office to figure this out. Apparently is is for gas theft for 16.00. from the same gas station right by my house that I frequent about every other day...for more than two years. I have never been told anything nor been notified by any person or agency of this. I make well above middle class earnings and did not so anything of the such. I was told by the DAs office to immediately turn myself in and be booked and then I could bond out and argure/fight this at a future court date.
I have three kids, a wife, and a career...I DO NOT want my name placed in the paper for theft due to the defamation characteristics. what are my options to get this taken care of without condemning myself to finger printing, and defamation. I am 35 and have NO record of anythng whatsoever except a 1 speeding ticket in 1995. If I have to get a lawyer...can I sue for the costs and defamation of this?
Thanks and I hope for an answer...
I have three kids, a wife, and a career...I DO NOT want my name placed in the paper for theft due to the defamation characteristics. what are my options to get this taken care of without condemning myself to finger printing, and defamation. I am 35 and have NO record of anythng whatsoever except a 1 speeding ticket in 1995. If I have to get a lawyer...can I sue for the costs and defamation of this?
Thanks and I hope for an answer...