Meadows of Dan Crime

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Car runs off U.S. 58, plunges 150 feet

Wednesday May 16 | via Martinsville Bulletin

A motorist was injured Tuesday when a vehicle ran off U.S. 58 near Lover's Leap and plunged 150 feet down the mountainside, according to the Virginia State Police.

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I have an unpaid probation fine from 14 years ago in NC for DUI. It was a misdemeanor. Would I have a warrant for my arrest now?

I got a DUI in NC 14 years ago. I was put on probation and later moved back home to VA. I never paid my fines. I was a kid then, but it still worry about it. If I was to get pulled over in NC now would I go to jail?

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