Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

failure to appear excuse.

I need to know what a lawyer would say for their client. I missed my court readiness


Asked on 9/23/08, 3:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: failure to appear excuse.

'IF' you have a valid 'excuse' that explains why you couldn't make court, it will mitigate the penalties.

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Answered on 9/24/08, 12:03 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: failure to appear excuse.

I don't know what a court readiness is, but making excuses for clients who fail to appear is what we do. The most effective excuses have a grain of truth to them; and we lawyers really aren't supposed to lie to judges, so why don't you start by telling me what it is you're accused of, and why you blew off court.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 3:58 am


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