Legal Question in DUI Law in California

Dui

I got my first DUI and appeared at court, whereby the Judge issued me to attend AA classes, School 10, and pay a fine of 1,500.

At the time I was not working and did not comply. therefore, the judge sentenced me to 5 days in jail. I have never had a DUI nor any other criminal record.

I appeared in court after being released from jail and the judge gave me an alotted amount of time to comply the courses and pay the fine. I have completed all AA mtgs and all School 10 classes, however, did not have the funds to pay the 1,500 because of my job layoff.

I have now been issued a warrant.

I do have a stable job now and have proof of completion of all of my classes. I would like to go to court next week and show the judge my paperwork and offer to pay the fine in whole. I am, however, afraid he will take me into custody again for not complying with the monetary part and now that I have a new job, I don't want to risk losing it.

My question is, should I show up at court with my completed paperwork and let the judge know that although I failed to comply in the past, I have completed all necessary penalties and am willing to make the payment of 1500 in full.

Is there a chance he would still take me into custody?

Thank you


Asked on 5/01/09, 10:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Dinday Law Offices of Brian R. Dinday

Re: Dui

I would suggest paying off the fine in advance of court and in full. Bring the receipt to court. Also bring some verification of your job loss. Like a layoff notice, or letter of discharge, etc. Unemployment check stub. Something to prove that the only reason you failed to comply was loss of job. With the full payment, he ought to not jail you.

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Answered on 5/01/09, 11:07 pm


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