QUESTION
Can an attorney clear my bench warrant & go to court instead of me (on my behalf)?
Asked on May 10th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Rhode Island
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Can an attorney clear my bench warrant for FTA and go to court instead of me on misdemeanor case (shoplifting, under 200$) in RI? I'd like to add the point that I'm not a US-citizen & live outside its borders, but have a case to fix.
1 ANSWER
Benjamin A. Mesiti
In most cases, a Rhode Island attorney will not be able to clear your bench warrant for failure to appear for your court date. The Rhode Island courts require a criminal defendant to appear in person for all matters. The only exception would be for court dates that relate to fines and costs only. A lawyer could pay your case in full on your behalf, and you would not have to appear.
Answered on May 11th, 2012 at 12:42 PM