Q: warrant. jail time?
I'm 19 and I lost my wallet a month ago and in ny wallet I had my ticket and I just found out today I missed my court date and now I have a warrant. is there any way I can explain to a judge what happend or have an extension after falling to appear to court
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A: I would suggest you meet with an experienced attorney asap and then consider your options.
A: You need to speak with a public defender or criminal defense lawyer to arrange to recalling the warrant. It is far better to do that than to take chances on being arrested on the warrant and then jailed. It would also be helpful to be able to explain why you failed to appear in court. If there is any written record (such as a letter from your doctor, your employer, proof you lost your wallet) which may help to explain your absence, the judge might consider giving you another chance rather than putting you into custody.
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