DUI and Violation of Probation

[ted1331]

What is the name of your state? Florida

I had previously pled no contest to a 1st offense DUI in Florida. I have since failed to meet one of the requirements of my probation (was unable to attend for several reasons, none of which were acceptable to the court). For the violation of probation, and the inability to complete the probation from the DUI charge, I was sentenced to jailtime.

I was just wondering what exactly would happen if I moved out of state. Could I just never come back to this state? Or would I have to worry about being tracked down and arrested in another state?

I accept that I put myself in this situation, I'm not trying to deny that. I'm just wondering if anybody knows if I could just move on with my life by leaving.

I realize I likely couldn't get a drivers license in any other state, I just want to know if I would actually have to worry about police actively pursuing me.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Florida

I had previously pled no contest to a 1st offense DUI in Florida. I have since failed to meet one of the requirements of my probation (was unable to attend for several reasons, none of which were acceptable to the court). For the violation of probation, and the inability to complete the probation from the DUI charge, I was sentenced to jailtime.

I was just wondering what exactly would happen if I moved out of state. Could I just never come back to this state? Or would I have to worry about being tracked down and arrested in another state?

I accept that I put myself in this situation, I'm not trying to deny that. I'm just wondering if anybody knows if I could just move on with my life by leaving.

I realize I likely couldn't get a drivers license in any other state, I just want to know if I would actually have to worry about police actively pursuing me.

If you do this, then you will never be able to get a driver's license anywhere else and possibly never be able to get government aid of any kind. If you ever went back to FL, you would be arrested. I wouldn't call this "just moving on with your life."

 

[ted1331]

Thank you for the response, seniorjudge

The main problem I am facing is that I am simply in a financial hole right now. I recently graduated college and am trying to pay back loans. Going to jail right now would prevent me from working, which would put me in further debt both with the loans and other bills. Not to mention I'm not even sure I can afford the accruing court costs right now.

I realize I'm mostly likely just postponing the inevitable, I'm just aiming to buy time until I can handle the problem more effectively. I would imagine I will face a much stiffer penalty if I ever am arrested, but in my current situation it may be a necessary risk.

But again, I am wondering, do you know if I will be actively pursued? Is it the type of thing where police will start showing up at the homes of my family? Is a warrant sent to other states? Or do I just need to stay out of Florida?

Again, I appreciate any info.

 

[OhBullship]

The main problem I am facing is that I am simply in a financial hole right now. I recently graduated college and am trying to pay back loans. Going to jail right now would prevent me from working, which would put me in further debt both with the loans and other bills. Not to mention I'm not even sure I can afford the accruing court costs right now.

I realize I'm mostly likely just postponing the inevitable, I'm just aiming to buy time until I can handle the problem more effectively. I would imagine I will face a much stiffer penalty if I ever am arrested, but in my current situation it may be a necessary risk.

But again, I am wondering, do you know if I will be actively pursued? Is it the type of thing where police will start showing up at the homes of my family? Is a warrant sent to other states? Or do I just need to stay out of Florida?

Again, I appreciate any info.

When you find yourself in a hole you need to quit digging.

 

[ted1331]

I realize it isn't an ideal solution.

While I appreciate your time and response, I am more concerned with the immediate implications.

That is, should I choose to leave, could I expect to not face immediate punishment (provided I don't get arrested for anything else) in another state?

And while I'm not going to live with any of them, I'm assuming the police wouldn't actually look for me at the homes of my family-they all live in states other than Florida. Or would they?

 

[OhBullship]

While I appreciate your time and response, I am more concerned with the immediate implications.

That is, should I choose to leave, could I expect to not face immediate punishment (provided I don't get arrested for anything else) in another state?

And while I'm not going to live with any of them, I'm assuming the police wouldn't actually look for me at the homes of my family-they all live in states other than Florida. Or would they?

Would a responsible person EVER tell you to run from justice?

 

[Some Random Guy]

You think that running from the law will HELP you financially? Do you ever plan to get a job? One that pays decent money?

Hiring manager: Well we'd love to hire you Bob, But I see that you have a feonly warrant for your arrest and have been running from the law for 3 years. Its unbelieveable that you think you are trustworthy enough to work for us. Your application will be sent to the "banned for life" file.

 

[ted1331]

You may have misunderstood me.

I didn't mean "Should I choose to do this?" I meant, "In the event that I do leave."

I know this isn't really the wise/responsible decision.

I do plan on facing this problem down the road. It's just that at the moment, I'm not in a situation where I can handle it.
I can live without a driver's license and no government aid for a time. If I were to go to jail now, I think my credit and financial situation would fall into such disarray that I couldn't possibly recover.

 

[ted1331]

I suppose I'm just trying to talk myself into a bad decision

I appreciate everybody's input. I'll see if I can find a way to get some extra money before I go to jail. That would probably be the best solution. And no, I'm not going to rob a bank.

I didn't realize that by leaving I would be committing a felony. Is that the case?

Don't worry, I'm leaning towards just turning myself in. I'm just curious.

 

[Some Random Guy]

When I said felony, I assumed that the charge you were avoiding is a felony. Talk to a lawyer about what additional charges, if any, you might face for fleeing.

 

[OhBullship]

I appreciate everybody's input. I'll see if I can find a way to get some extra money before I go to jail. That would probably be the best solution. And no, I'm not going to rob a bank.

I didn't realize that by leaving I would be committing a felony. Is that the case?

Don't worry, I'm leaning towards just turning myself in. I'm just curious.

Now you're thinking straight. Talk with a lawyer to find the best way to keep it from snowballing. The point is that you will not make this better by avoiding it, you will only make it worse.

 

[ted1331]

Right, I understand that

Believe it or not, it was never my intent to simply run from it altogether. I was just trying to figure out if delaying it was a reasonable possibility. Most likely, it isn't.

Thanks again for your input, folks.

 

[nanaII]

Here is a very good reason why not to run:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=809722

 

[snmflory]

More states should be like this!

Here is a very good reason why not to run:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=809722

My husband was seriously injured by a drunk driver, one who has since fled the state. I'm so sick of hearing about criminals thinking they can get away with this.

What is that old saying?!? Oh yea...do the crime, pay the time. Face up to your crime, go to jail, and then become a responsible citizen.

 

[mellofello1]

Don't worry, I'm leaning towards just turning myself in. I'm just curious.

Deal with the judge first, student loan people second. for real.