Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
What should i do if i missed a pre trial court date. It was set for today 8-22-2014 and i called the court house and the public defender as soon as they opened. Its on an misdemeanor case.
2 Answers from Attorneys
You can do 1 of 2 things.....1) get to court NOW, and be there by 8 am, to get your case pulled into court, to explain why you missed the court date. if you do this, you risk being put into jail, and the judge setting bail.....or 2). You retain a good lawyer to go to court for you, to get the warrant recalled without your appearance, and then that lawyer would be your lawyer for the rest of the case, to try to get you the best resolution possible......It's your call.....I hope that helps.......David Wallin
The procedures vary from county to county. If you spoke to your public defender. Follow his/her advice. If you did not speak to the public defender personally.
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