What do I do when I have a court date for an open containerbut I’ll be in Mexico for the next 6 months?
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What do I do when I have a court date for an open containerbut I’ll be in Mexico for the next 6 months?
I was not driving, I am over 21.
Asked on January 1, 2012 under Criminal Law, Kansas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have been arrested for an open container but will be in Mexico for the next six (6) months, I recommend that you consult with and retain a criminal defense attorney to represent you in this matter which most likely is a misdemeanor.
Possibly the retained attorney will be able to get the matter resolved without you having to appear in court. If the matter is not resolved in the six (6) month time period that you are writing about, the criminal defense attorney might be able to get the matter continued until you return to this country.
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