Q: I just found out that I have a misdemeanor bench warrant in another state from 2009. Process for getting that quashed?
I just found out that I have a misdemeanor bench warrant in Idaho for failure to appear. I have a new job that ran my background and found it. I need to resolve this, ASAP so I can start my job. In 2009, I had a misdemeanor DUI ( first offense ). I did community service and paid a small fine. During this time my Mom became ill and I forgot to take my alcohol class. I moved to take care of her and didn’t know I had a court date about taking the class. I’ve had background checks run before and this has never come up because it was so long ago, I even obtained a fingerprint clearance card. This employer found it and told me about it. What is the best way to get this quashed and dealt with? I live far away from there now and can’t go turn myself in.
A: Your best bet is to hire a lawyer in the same area as the court. Sometimes they can file a motion to get the warrant Quashed and get you some time to complete the classes. Sometimes the judge makes you appear. If there is a bond on the warrant you can pay the bond and ask to have a telephonic hearing with the judge. It is hard to do this on your own.
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