Is it possible to annul a disorderly conduct citation without appearing in court? If so, how would one do this?
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Is it possible to annul a disorderly conduct citation without appearing in court? If so, how would one do this?
I was a victim of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. There was a fight that took place in a hotel room and the policie were called. I showed up at the hotel room to meet a friend shortly after the call was made to the police but after the fight had ceased. When the police arrived they gave a citation to everyone in the room. I had no part in the disturbance. I was in DE when I recieved the citation but am from PA. I am 17 years old… not sure if that has any bearing on things. Thanks in advance for your help!
Asked on June 12, 2009 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I'm not a Delaware lawyer, but I very much doubt that you can avoid appearing in court completely. It might not be impossible, but it would take some doing, by an experienced attorney.
You would probably have to have sworn statements backing up your story, as you've described it. You would have to avoid unpleasant surprises, and the prosecutor would have to believe what everyone was telling him about you, and more. It's a tall order. The fact that you're 17 might make you eligible for a relatively easy out -- but you'll still have to appear, I think.
Please, get in touch with a Delaware attorney to represent you in this matter, to make sure that your interests are protected to the extent all the facts will allow. One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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