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County Fines for driving on revoked/suspended license

In 2001 while serving on active duty I was fined $2000 in absentia for a traffice offense, because I was stationed and living in California. I found out of the fine when i went to renew my license in California. I called Fairfax County General District Ct. and set up a payment plan. I was paying until one month my check was returned by the court in the mail. I called and was no more debt under my name or case, and I called DMV and VA dept of taxation and was told the same. I moved to Germany, and 5 years later I returned and my employer notified Fairfax County General District Court wants to Garnish my wages for the fine that I told was complete, with 800 dollars of interest added. I was also told my license has been suspeneded since 2001, but since then I've been able to renew my license and register vehicles with DMV. When I spoke with the court, they also told me its not their fault that I was given bad information and I'm still responsible for the fine. I never tried to escape the fine, but I took the proper steps considering my locations, and military commitments. I was also told the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act will not protect me from my the interest that the account has gained. I would like some advice please !

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