I was walking with a nearly empty beer can on the sidewalk and was charged with open container. I live in Kansas, but my court date happens to be when I'll be in Mexico. I'll be there for six months. What can I do to avoid having a warrant out for my arrest because the officer said that is what will happen if I don't show up? I was not driving, and I am over 21.
Asked on 1/01/12, 2:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Smith
LawSmith
It appears that you will need to bite counsel to appear on your behalf, on order to avoid a warrant.
Answered on 1/01/12, 4:43 pm
Sean Santoro
Santoro Law Office
If you retain an attorney, they can request a continuance on your behalf. As long as there is no lay witness or warrant, the judge would probably grant it. Feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sean Santoro/Licensed in KS and MO
Answered on 1/02/12, 7:14 am
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