scared.....misdemeanor for unpaid speeding ticket....

Hi everyone. I am really worried about this recent situation I dealt with.

I got a speeding ticket a couple months ago. I took the ticket to court to see if I could reduce the points on it, and lost the case. I was given a month from the court date to pay the fee. I completely forgot about to pay the fee.

Then I moved to a different city, but didn't officially change my address with the secretary of state (I was subletting my apartment for the remainder of my lease in the original city).

Since I didn't change my address, I didn't get the notices reminding me to pay the ticket. I also didn't get the notice stating that my license was suspended. So I didn't know that my drivers license was suspended.

I was pulled over for improper passing, at which point the police officer told me my license was suspended and arrested me. I was taken to the police department, called my parents for bond money and was released.

I did not go to jail. I was fingerprinted and did have my pictures taken. I was told to come to court on a specific date that is coming up.

I paid the unpaid speeding ticket and the fee associated with that county suspending my license.

I am praying and praying that when I go to the hearing, I will NOT be charged with a misdemeanor. I am really, realyl, really hoping it will go down to a civil infraction. I am worried because my driving record isn't the best (many speeding tickets).

What if I am? Will my dreams of being a nurse be gone forever? The nursing school that I am working on prerequisities for right now does not accept anyone who has a misdeamenor for 10 years.

I was stupid, it was a stupid mistake. I had the money and I completely forgot to pay the ticket off.

I have been really worried about this for the past couple days (incident is very recent). I wanted to apply for nursing schools this winter.......what do I do?????

Before this incident, my record is completely clear (except for speeding and parking tickets). I was never on probation, no mips, duis or anything like that.....nothing.

I am really worried about what to do.....any suggestions.....do you think I should pick a different career? WORRIED!!!!