I have vacation durring my court date and I'm asked to go because my laptop and xbox got stollen but they cought the criminals inside my parent's house doing the action...I have to go to my vacation because I bought the plane tickets before the court date was issued...And if I do show up to court then it defeats the purpose of the case because I'd be getting robbed again for all the money I spent on the plane ticket and on the accesories I bought to go to my destination...this really sucks...should I just miss this court date??? after all it's just a juvinile trial...my family knows how my stuff looks like so can they claim it for me??? I got my stuff using my dad's debit card but I paid him in cash...so he can prove he bought it right??? and by the way I live in california...I understand laws are different in every state lol...please help me people I would truely appreciate it
2007-12-23 06:45:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
And if I do go I don't think I'll be able to control myself cause I'd be so pissed because I missed my vacation...
2007-12-23 06:46:55 · update #1
And if I do go I don't think I'll be able to control myself in court because I'd be so pissed because I missed my vacation...
2007-12-23 06:47:42 · update #2
You need to contact the court clerk, D.A.'s office and then you need to grow up.
2007-12-23 07:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by alleycat189 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to contact the DA that is handling your case. Explain the situation and hope you can get a continuance. If you just don't show up the charges will be dropped and the criminials will go free to rip someone else off. Most Courts will grant continuances for a good cause. And since you would lose funds by attending this trial you have a good chance to get an continuance.
2007-12-23 07:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by Patches 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're actually suing him, then yes. If you do not show up as the accuser, than it defaults to whatever the other party says. However, since you state that this is a police matter, the actual people accusing the thief would be the state, so you should not have to be present. Ask the prosecutor if you can just do a statement, or if he really needs you, to reschedule. Let him know that you will have difficulties emotionally too. It will make him less likely to put you on the stand since an emotional witness can be played by the defense. Hope this helps.
2007-12-23 06:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by Link 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are the victim, you are not required to show up in a criminal trial unless the prosecutor or the defense wants to call on you as a witness. Talk to the prosecutor and see what he could do for you.
And I am pretty sure you are not suing the thief and this is not a civil case, though you didn't specify. So I will just leave it at that. If you are a plaintiff in a civil case, post a follow up to let us know.
The above is not meant to be used as legal advice, but it is my opinion only. Please treat it as such.
2007-12-23 06:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not an attorney, but I would advise you to contact the prosecutor’s office, and / or clerks office. You should be able to determine with whom you need to speak, eventually find out if your presence is necessary, and if the court date can be mover. Chances are you will not need to be present unless you are a key witness who will be required to testify. Additionally, if this session is not a trail date, but simply a pre-trial hearing, then you may not be required to attend.
In the end, all you need to do is talk to the proper person and you should be able to get an answer. It is your government and they work for you.
2007-12-23 07:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by ddgallion 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to the district attorney. You could get a jail sentence for not obeying a summons, or you could appear and find out that the case is being postponed on a defense motion.
2007-12-23 06:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not show up, the charges get dropped, and the crooks are free to rip you off again. No one but you can claim your belongings. As far as the courts are concerned, the stuff is yours, not your dads...otherwise, you could not bring charges for it being stolen.
2007-12-23 07:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the DA and explain your situation and ask them if they can get a continuance or otherwise help you. Since you are the victim they may be sympathetic.
I am not a lawyer. Only licensed lawyers can give legal advise.
2007-12-23 07:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the D.A.'s office immediately regarding the conflict or the criminal charges will dropped. No victim no crime.
2007-12-23 06:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
well if you`re not there, ON VACATION, they will take it that you could care less. probably let the criminals off the hook.
2007-12-23 07:06:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋