I was involved in a rear-end accident and I had to go to court on 3/16 because the woman that hit me wanted to fight her ticket (points). She got her fine reduced and she still has the points. She has since appealed this decision and I have now been supoenaed again to a Formal Hearing this time. Do I need to be represented by an attorney? What happens at this hearing?
2007-03-29 06:12:50 · 1 answers · asked by rklotz203121mi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A formal hearing is exactly what it sounds like -- a hearing in the court where witnesses testify and present evidence.
If you are just there as a witness, and haven't committed any crime, then you don't need an attorney. If you think you might have committed a crime, then you should contact an attorney before you go and find out.
2007-03-29 06:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋