What to do if I accidentally missed my “Attorney Review” court date and now there had been a warrant issued for me?
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What to do if I accidentally missed my “Attorney Review” court date and now there had been a warrant issued for me?
I called the date of the hearing and told them that I was unable to make it but they still issued a bench warrant and now there’s a new charge for failure to appear. Can I just go to courthouse and ask for a court appointed attorney and explain that I got the court dates mixed up, and hope they drop the new charge? If not, what should I do?
Asked on March 17, 2015 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If a bench warrant was issued them it is likely that you may be arrested. I would speak with an attorney about smoothing the way for you to turn yourself in and explain the mix up and having a new date appointed. Try a legal services office before you actually go to court, which is where you would ask for the attorney. But by then you would be in custody. Good luck.
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