Q: What is an average sentence for 3 warrants for traffic tickets that weren't paid if arrested?
Person was arrested yesterday and has 3 warrants for unpaid traffic tickets. Curious how long they may have to serve in jail. They also had their license suspended years ago so they were originally arrested for driving without a license.
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I would have to have some more detail. Traffic "tickets" usually means infractions, like speeding. Warrants can't be issued on those though, so I'm not sure what you mean.
Unpaid infractions result in a suspension, and driving while suspended is a crime. If that is what you're dealing with, it sounds like a 'third degree' suspension, which doesn't typically involve jail at all. It is a pretty minor offense in the grand scheme. The person should contact the court that has the warrant(s), and schedule a date to appear and ask the court to clear the warrant.
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