I FOUND OUT THE COURT DATE FROM A LAWYER WHO LOOKED IT UP ON THE WEBSITE BUT I WAS NEVER OFFICIALLY SERVED BY THE COURT.
2006-12-10 08:53:35 · 8 answers · asked by AMGER 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Put it this way: If you don't show up and there's paperwork saying you were served (even if someone pencil-whipped it), the judge could issue a warrant for your arrest.
As a long-time denizen of Prince George's County, Maryland, I wouldn't want to have an outstanding warrant if I was pulled over for even a minor traffic violation. You know, like breathing while driving.
These things don't get better with age. Clear it up.
P.S. I am not a lawyer. I don't even play one on TV. I can, however, usually pick the winner on the People's Court.
2006-12-10 22:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you do know if the lawyer informed you.but Its my understanding that you have to be served..
If you know GO ..Why ? Believe me the District Attorney will add charges to the one you already have ....The court will issue what is called a BENCH WARRANT and you will be found and really up the creek !
Show up pal ! don't mess yourself up with something that may be easy to take care of..If you can't afford an attorney..See a PUBLIC DEFENDER in your city . They can help you for free and take care of the Bench Warrant too.....GOOD LUCK
2006-12-10 09:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by cesare214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know that a summons is out there regarding you, you should show up for the summons. I mean a lawer located it on a website which means the state posted it. All that means is that when it's posted, you have been served.
2006-12-10 08:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Allen P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Record Search Database : http://www.InfoSearchDetective.com/Support
2015-09-21 22:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Noah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was sent in the mail...regular mail..then no. Who is to say you got it?? There is no proof of that! You would have had to been personally served in some way whether it be by registered/certified mail (where you have to sign for it) or by someone knocking on your door and personally giving it to you.
2006-12-10 11:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by retrowfmk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you have a lawyer look it up for you if you did not know it was coming? Trying to plead ignorance is not going to help you.
2006-12-10 09:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by firewomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not.
But what do you mean by officially?
Certified mail may be considered service of summons.
2006-12-10 08:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by blue.green_eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did the lawyer tell you??????????
2006-12-10 09:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by jsb3t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋