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    Default Bench Warrant to Canada

    My question involves a bench warrant from the State of: Oregon (Maybe)

    I don't actually know if I have a warrant or not and if I did it would be a bench warrant for a speeding ticket court appearance. My friends and I have been planning a road trip to Canada and we have a hotel all booked up and everything so I need a quick answer haha.

    I was pulled over for speeding and when then ran my license they found I had a suspended license for an outstanding ticket which I was not aware of. I wasn't arrested, I was only issued a fine for the speeding and given a court date. I was not able to appear at the court date due to its location and my lack of a drivers license so it's entirely possible I have a bench warrant for either the first or the second ticket but I'm not sure.

    I was wondering if they will let me into Canada for the weekend with this offense or if they will stop me and turn me around? If they let me in will I be screwed on the return visit? How does this work haha I don't know having never been in trouble before haha.

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    Default Re: Bench Warrant to Canada

    We have no way of knowing what the Canadian authorities will do, only what they can do.

    They can turn you right around and deny you admission. If they let you in, you can be detained by US authorities on your return.

    You'd do well to cancel your trip and get this situation resolved before you attempt to travel internationally.

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