attorney screwed up, missed court date, advice please

They can and probably will rescind any warrant if you get in touch with them. I had a similar situation although I can't remember the offense. It was a mix up anyway. I called them and they took the warrant off. I paid up within a few days IIRC.

No I don't think he cared if you were texting or dialing. In fact, you pretty much told him you were guilty when you said you were dialing.

IIRC, there is a sign as soon as I clear customs in Alex Bay that says cell phones are prohibited while driving. Sounds like you need a new headset. I have a Blue Parrot (the great big huge one that you see everywhere) with a 3 year old LG Vortex phone and it is one touch to voice dial.

You will no doubt be found guilty (if you haven't already) but I think the Judge has the authority to reduce your fine if you explain how you didn't know and you are from out of state where the rules are different blah, blah, blah. Ask if there is any way he can reduce your fine. Show him your pay stubs and tell him truck drivers don't make any money......which is true.

I've never met a prick judge. Only prick cops and prick prosecutors.

 

That depends, I have a buddy that was inspected by NY DOT and found out that his license was suspended ONLY in the state of NY for not paying a ticket like 10 years ago.... call Missouri to find out what the deal is with reciprocity.

This was the first time in 30 years of driving I've heard of a license being suspended in only one state but I do trust the guy that it happened to.

 

Yea, cause the best thing to do is ignore it......

Anyway, it's not even 9:00 yet. Call back during bankers hours and keep calling at different times.

- Steven

 

Relax man, this is not a big deal. I told you they might not answer the phone.

Did you get a voice mail? They're usually in the office only a few hours a week. If there is a fax number on the ticket, then write them a nice letter and fax it. If there is no fax number on the ticket, try to google for it? If all else fails, give me the name of the court and I will make an effort to find the fax number.

 

Do not do this. If you go to get an endorsement on your CDL or get another one when the current one expires...they will not let you until this is taken care of. All states share information now.
Are you calling the CLERK of the court where this took place?

 

State of MO gives a crap because the state of NY gives a crap...National Driver Register. Just trying to be helpful...it will come back to bite you...eventually. I had one from 15 years ago get me recently...15 YEARS!!