What is the best way to take care of a warrant for failure to appear?
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What is the best way to take care of a warrant for failure to appear?
Ii was in the hospital due to preterm labor and stayed there with the baby for over a month. I missed my court date during that time. I did contact the courts and let them know what was going on but now they have a warrant out for my arrest.
Asked on April 30, 2014 under Criminal Law, Arkansas
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I assume that you called the court and told them. If that is what happened, then I'm not surprised a warrant was issued. No offense, but they receive calls like that amost daily. They have no reason to believe you because of all of the many people before you that called and lied. Nor do they have the time and resources to investigate.
You really should have an attorney who can speak on your behalf and facilitate a dismissal of the bench warrant. You need to request medical reports from the hospital showing you were there and the dates. Then request a short letter from your doctor stating that you were under his/her medical care and were not able to travel to court.
Failure to Appear requires that it be intentional or of no fault of the defendant. If you have a legitimate medical reason, then the warrant should and could be dismissed.
Robert J. Johnston 843-946-0099
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