What to do about a warrant for failure to appear regarding driving without a license?

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What to do about a warrant for failure to appear regarding driving without a license?

About 3 years ago, I decided not to renew my driver’s license for no other reason than personal choice. About a year ago I was out late and ended up traveling through a checkpoint. I had not had anything to drink but was asked for my “papers” (license). I was given a ticket for not having one. Long story short, a bench warrant was issued for failure to appear about 6 months ago. I would now like to renew my license. What do I need to do?

Asked on June 8, 2015 under Criminal Law, California

Answers:

Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Your bigger concern should be that you have a warrant for a misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operator charge.  It is also possible that the DA will charge you with the additional charge of bail jumping (even if bail was zero dollars) You need to hire an attorney and arrange your voluntary surrender on the warrant before dealing with DMV or risk being dragged to court in cuffs against your will.  


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