Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
if you get a citation for a misdemeanor, do you have to appear in court?
Asked on 5/31/11, 7:46 pm
4 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Hale
Hale Law Group
Yes, or your attorney must appear for you.
Answered on 5/31/11, 7:49 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
Yes, unless you are represented by counsel. If neither appear, the court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest.
Answered on 5/31/11, 8:50 pm
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
Either you must appear or your attorney (with only a few exceptions) can appear on your behalf. If it's a domestic violence case, you must appear at the first court appearance. If the judge orders you to appear (some judges require your presence on a second or higher DUI), then you must also appear.
If you're asking whether you can appear by mail or just pay a fine like a traffic ticket - the answer is no.
Answered on 6/01/11, 12:01 am
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Of course, unless you are willing to have an arrest warrant issued.
Answered on 6/01/11, 12:23 pm
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