or is it ok to just go to the court and see if i can talk to the judge b/c it is only a mouth old beanch warrant and if i do that will i be arrested be for i can see the judge to tell him why i failed to show in court on the date and time that was given too me
2006-12-26 12:45:11 · 13 answers · asked by tim a 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That all depends on the offense. If it is a criminal violation you definitely should have a lawyer. If it is a traffic violation just bring lots of money. If you are involved in a civil dispute you may or may not need a lawyer.
Lawyer's do one thing for you, plea your side of a dispute, beg for judicial sympathy. How much sympathy you get is determined by how well your lawyer knows the exceptions of the law in the jurisdiction your case is being heard.
Best case scenario is the traffic violation. Forget the lawyer and bring lots of money. Even if it is a dui violation, you can do just as well as if you had a lawyer by simply begging for the mercy of the court and being willing to pay up. A lawyer will do the same thing but will just add to how much you pay. They call it a "slow plea of guilt". It is cheaper to do it yourself in this case. Good luck.
2006-12-26 13:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by gia_helene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where in the U.S. you live, you may be able to "Quash" the bench warrant. Which means pay a small sum and establish a new court date. Call the clerk of courts to find out more... Hope this helps!
2006-12-26 20:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by jimppanzee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's for a fine just go to the clerk of court and pay it. They will then get the warrant dropped. If you want to contest the charges they will get you a new court date. But if you don't take care of it, even a minor traffic infraction can land you in jail.
2006-12-26 20:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bench warrant isn't an easy one to wiggle your way out of. It depends upon your crime. If it is serious you had better get a lawyer.
2006-12-26 20:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by wunderkind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go in.........better than getting picked up and arrested at an inconvenient time. You don't need to spend the cash on an attorney.
Don't be scared just go in and explain yourself - honestly is the best policy!! Ã
2006-12-26 20:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by CluelessOne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See an attorney, and have him come with you. If you have a legitimate reason for not appearing when you should have, he will be able to expalin it, and possibly get you a new court date.
2006-12-26 20:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get to court asap. If this is for a traffic ticket, you don't need a lawyer yet though
2006-12-26 20:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by premise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer
2006-12-26 20:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO to the Office of Public Defender and get their advice. NOW.
2006-12-26 20:50:42 · answer #9 · answered by mountain woman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING.....JUST PRINT YOUR QUESTION YOU HAVE HERE IN Y!A...... AND THE JUDGE WILL UNDERSTAND.......THAT YOU WERE/ARE MENTALLY DISABLED....BY JUST READING YOUR DUMB QUESTION......lol....ANYWAY.....BY WHAT SYSTEM ARE YOU USING....WHEN SAYING "A MOUTH OLD".....lol
2006-12-26 20:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋