Old warrant failure to appear for speeding, moved, can't get to court or afford attorney how to clear it up, to get drivers lic?

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1. Licensed in MA

   

   Erik Hammarlund

   Vineyard Haven Employment / Labor Attorney

   Contributor Level 17

   Answered May 07, 2012 15:03. You can't do this on your own. You need a sympathetic prosecutor.
   
   If you have a warrant and are in a different state, you'd be well advised to save up enough for an hour of an attorney's time.

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2. Licensed in MA

   

   Benjamin Urbelis

   Boston Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 07, 2012 19:43. You can't clear this up by mail. You will need to appear in court in Massachusetts. I suggest hiring a local attorney who can arrange so that you only have to appear once, as opposed to multiple times. But yes, you will have to appear. It sounds like relatively simple matter and attorneys fees would not be a lot. Contact my office if you'd like to discuss- no obligation to hire me. www.urbelislaw.com

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   James Kaeding

   Southbridge Criminal Defense Attorney

   Contributor Level 8

   Answered May 09, 2012 17:56. There would not be a warrant for failing to appear for a speeding ticket because this is not a criminal offense. If you didn't show up for a hearing on a speeding ticket, you would be found responsible and fined.
   
   If, on the other hand, this was a criminal charge, you may be able to have this cleared up without coming back to Massachusetts IF you have an attorney represent you.
   
   I have helped several out-of-state clients remove default warrants and clear up minor cases without their presence in court.

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