What happens if you get an warrant for failure to appear?
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What happens if you get an warrant for failure to appear?
I have gotten 2 misdemeanors and I was to appear in court at 8:30 am. I live 3 hours away from we’re I got the misdemeanors at. So I left my house at 5:15 am and the roads we’re bad. There was a huge blizzard and I couldn’t see 3 feet in front of my car. I called the court at 8:00 am and told them why I wouldn’t be making it. They said that the don’t re-schedule so I would have a warrent out for my arrest. I just found out a week later I can have my court date re-scheduled. So I am calling first thing in the morning to do that. The thing that I am worried about is that I am going to get arrested the moment I show up for my new court date. I have a good job and kids and wife in chemotherapy. I can’t leave them. What do I do?
Asked on December 29, 2015 under Criminal Law, Idaho
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The best thing you can do is hire an attorney to help you... however, if you can't afford an attorney... then reschedule and show up when you are set to. The courts will more than likely be aware of the weather conditions. The worst thing you can do is not show up a second time. You have some good excuses right now for your delay and why you still need to be out on bond.... and you can only make your pitch if you show up.
As a backup plan... reach out to a bondsman and have one on standby that can be ready and willing to get you re-bonded out in the off chance the judge orders you taken into custody.
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