I recently got a summons for 2 misdemeanor charges. I am stationed overseas. I dont want the military to know. What can I do?
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I recently got a summons for 2 misdemeanor charges. I am stationed overseas. I dont want the military to know. What can I do?
I was charged with Larceny under $250 and 1 charge of an unregistered motor vehicle. I am unable to appear due to my current deployment status how can I resolve this matter without defaulting? Thank you.
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you wish to begin resolving these matters without personally appearing, you should retain a criminal defense attorney immediately. An attorney may be able to appear, and possibly resolve, these matters on your behalf without your appearance. It remains possible that your appearance may be required at some point; however, your attorney may be able to delay the necessity of your appearance until you return. Regardless, if you fail to hire an attorney you will definitely be required to appear, and if you fail to, you may be charged with failure to appear, which is a felony in some states. Therefore, in the interest of resolving this matter with the least likelihood of any consequence upon your employment, you should retain a criminal defense attorney immediately.
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