Depends on the Judge and local policy. DWI is technically an offense where your appearance is mandatory but some Districts and Judges will allow your attorney to appear for you. If you all ready have an attorney ask them.
driving without a license
While driving in may 2006, I received a ticket for $50. I paid it (by mail) and I started to receive mail from the dmv showing now another $50 plus the $50 that I already paid. I thought that it was a mistake and forgot about it until april 2008 when I called the dmv and asked what was that for. They told me that the first payment came three days after the expiration and it doubled (DC law). So I paid it immediatly and forgot about it again. On june, while I was going to the store with my wife and son, I was stopped by an officer who after reviewing my license told me that it was suspended since 2006. I didn't know why, so I went to the dmv in DC and they told me that I didn't pay the restoring fees, so I paid, but now I have to go to court in MD. In 9 years of having the license, all I've got has been 2 points for being 7 miles over the speed limit (42 in a 35mph zone). What will happen now? would I go to jail? would I be fined?
