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The court and DA have no record on my DUI

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Peter Nixeus said:
@ OP... most likely what may have happened is the Officer incorrectly recorded either your name, DL, or License Plate. If you get a fail to appear letter to your house or an arrest warrant issued - it is definately one of the 3 errors I mentioned. It happened to quite a few of my friends.
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What I've gotten out of this post is you have a bunch of drunkards for friends :hmm:
 
Peter Nixeus said:
@ OP... most likely what may have happened is the Officer incorrectly recorded either your name, DL, or License Plate. If you get a fail to appear letter to your house or an arrest warrant issued - it is definitely one of the 3 errors I mentioned. It happened to quite a few of my friends.
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Verify the above.

And go back to the courthouse and get something from the person you talked to, indicating that you were there at the appointed time.

You need to do a CYA
 
Tommy2000GT said:
A couple of months ago I was arrested for a DUI. I went to court today because that was the court date written on my ticket. They said they don't have any record of me in their system. The clerk checked with the DA and he said he has no information about me either.

Does it sound like the police forgot to forward my case to the DA and I'm off the hook?
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What it sounds like is that the paperwork will eventually land on someone's desk and a warrant will be issued to you for missing court.

Not joking.

Document EVERYTHING. Be able to prove your court date and that you were where you were supposed to be. Call the DA's office and the arresting officer or his supervisor and remind them that you were at court on the day you were supposed to be and where were they? Why was nothing scheduled.

Don't bury your head in the sand.

In the mean time, stockpile your cash. You'll need it.
 
Some jurisdictions provide case information online. Search for your name there.

Also get in touch with the DMV, not specifically about DUI just get your driving record to see if it is there.

As others mentioned get proof you arrived to court. I would be vague, just go to a clerk and ask if you have any pending cases that you need to be present for. Then get proof that you asked for this and were told no.
 
Contact your attorney, you did get an attorney right? Some states might have rules (or case law) governing the failure of police to properly forward the citation or case in timely manner (i.e. before your court date) and the ticket or charge could be dismissed if not.

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it takes a while before traffic stuff shows up, anywhere from a few weeks to months here in california. ive never gotten something serious like dui but whenever ive checked on traffic tickets at the court house before getting something in the mail they cant find anything
 
tcsenter said:
Contact your attorney, you did get an attorney right? A lot of courts or states have rules (or case law) governing the failure of police to properly forward the citation or arrest in timely manner (i.e. before your court date) and the ticket or charge must be dismissed if not.
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not for a dui...lol
 
Wow you are either a troll for the ages, or you have one fucked up life man, holy shit, get a grip.
 
Tommy2000GT said:
A couple of months ago I was arrested for a DUI. I went to court today because that was the court date written on my ticket. They said they don't have any record of me in their system. The clerk checked with the DA and he said he has no information about me either.

Does it sound like the police forgot to forward my case to the DA and I'm off the hook?
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Oh, we're still doing this?
 
highland145 said:
Actually if he blew and his BAC was over the limit, there isn't much he can do unless he has connections.
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One would think, but you get preferential treatment if you brib... erm, hire an attorney from the local bar. It's all a game. Those that can afford to play do better than those that can't.
 
lxskllr said:
One would think, but you get preferential treatment if you brib... erm, hire an attorney from the local bar. It's all a game. Those that can afford to play do better than those that can't.
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True. $$ talks, B.S......

Local politician, now a state rep, should have been charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, public drink, etc, etc.....Instead, they had a closed hearing where he pled to reckless driving. The special "judge" for the hearing, a 2nd rate assistant solicitor, was later voted in by the state reps as a state circuit court judge. And who was one of several leading the campaign for the judge appointment? Our local guy. That shit pisses me off to no end.
 
What state are you in? Here in Ca. you get to go to jail until you bail out or are released on O.R. after an arraignment at which time you are given a court date. Your license is confiscated on the spot too. Nowhere I know of just lets you out the back door of the jail with a ticket. What state did you say your in?
 
Check that the info on the ticket and other paperwork you received is correct. Spelling of name, address, drivers license number, etc. If that checks out contact the arresting officer and see what he says. He may have gotten busy and forgot to turn in the paperwork or it got misplaced in transit. He would be my first stop to see what happened. For a speeding ticket they would chuck it out if the ticket wasn't turned in by the court date. For a DUI not so much, but that will depend on the jurisdiction. Here you can't get a DUI tossed out. The DA has to write a letter and fill out a lengthy packet that is sent to the state for any DUI that is dismissed. They have tried really hard to cut out the buddy system with DUI's.

Stay on top of it as the chances of it slipping through the cracks are extremely slim. If you have access to an online warrant system or court system check it daily. The chances of an order for arrest being issued for missing court are pretty high.
 
boomhower said:
Check that the info on the ticket and other paperwork you received is correct. Spelling of name, address, drivers license number, etc. If that checks out contact the arresting officer and see what he says. He may have gotten busy and forgot to turn in the paperwork or it got misplaced in transit. He would be my first stop to see what happened. For a speeding ticket they would chuck it out if the ticket wasn't turned in by the court date. For a DUI not so much, but that will depend on the jurisdiction. Here you can't get a DUI tossed out. The DA has to write a letter and fill out a lengthy packet that is sent to the state for any DUI that is dismissed. They have tried really hard to cut out the buddy system with DUI's.

Stay on top of it as the chances of it slipping through the cracks are extremely slim. If you have access to an online warrant system or court system check it daily. The chances of an order for arrest being issued for missing court are pretty high.
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LMAO, this guy is setting you up OP. I can't imagine anyone is that stupid. Do not contact the police and especially the arresting officer.
 
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