Q: In 2015 got a ticket in Washington state, what can I do? my fiance died 2 days before my court date i forgot court?
Kelso or cowlitz not sure. Driving without a license. I reached out before, but was told I had to go to court, not a possibility. Clerk wouldn't speak to me.
A: You need to provide more information. A traffic ticket or infraction in Washington State carries with it a fine only with no chance of jail. If the driver fails to respond to the ticket, then a $52.00 penalty is added to the basic fine. If that total amount is not paid within 60 days, then the court clerk will send it to a collection agency and a hold will put on the driver's license. Such a case can be cleared without going to court by simply contacting the collection agency and paying the full amount of the fine and the added collection costs. However, if you were issued a criminal traffic citation for no license, then you will have an open criminal traffic case that will require you to hire a criminal traffic lawyer to clear up the matter. You will have to find a lawyer and provide your full name and date of birth so he or she can research your case in the Judicial Information System and then help you select a course of action to resolve your case. Good Luck!
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