Q: Non-willfully missed court will I be arrested I have proof it was unintentional?
I had a court early this morning for a progress report but failed to appear due to the side affects of my medication. I just started taking them and they seem to literally knock me out! So when my alarm went off this morning I didn't wake up! I didn't wake till about 1:30 PM but as soon as I did I got dressed and jump on the next available bus to court when I arrived it was a little after 3:00 PM I ran straight to the court room but of course no judge court was over. I then immediately went back downstairs to put myself on Calendar for the following day (tomorrow). If I show proof of my prescribed medications will the judge still have me arrested? I have met all other requirements of my probation and my p.o will vouch that I am doing an excellent job!
A: explain this to your attorney who can make a motion to add to calendar and explain to court..........but do asap
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