Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

i have a very sick 4 year old and have a court date today at 8 am. She has flu symptoms and is not getting any better. I intend to take her to her doctor/ER first thing in the norning. can i call the judges secretary from the hospital or doctors office to advise of this situation and get a date set...this is not a trial date but just an early resolution date and at this time i do not want to deal. the pd represents and their office does not open until after the start of the court call.


Asked on 12/02/13, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

This answer may be too late. It depends on the type of hearing. If it was a hearing set by the court or the clerk, then you must be there or you risk arrest. If it was a hearing set by your attorney, you may not need to be present.

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Answered on 12/03/13, 6:45 am


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