QUESTION
How is the best way to take care of things if my cousin has a bench warrant for missing his court date due to possession of marijuana?
Asked on Nov 09th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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He has had the bench warrant for over a year now according to the piece of mail recently found at my aunt’s house. What should he do to get this taken care of it and not miss any work?
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John J. Carney
You should retain an attorney to surrender on the warrant. Any misdemeanor pot case in New York will be dismissed with an ACD in one appearance, but not going to court is simply irresponsible and having a bench warrant will hurt you as to bail on your next arrest.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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He needs to contact a lawyer to ask the court to quash the warrant and get his court date rescheduled.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
It may be to late not missing work, but he needs to contact the court clerk for a hearing date.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Get a lawyer and walk into court with that person.? This shows that he is serious about taking care of the matter.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Hire a lawyer, who can go to court without your cousin to recall the warrant, and negotiate with the Judge for some kind of reduction or dismissal or charge. If your cousin shows up in court by himself, he better bring his toothbrush with him.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
James Edward Smith
Get a lawyer to file a motion to quash
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Hire an attorney to represent him for the marijuana charge and the attorney can also usually get the warrant lifted. It depends on which court this is in, though, because some courts refuse to lift a warrant unless the defendant pays the bond, even if an attorney has been hired.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Get an attorney.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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You should hire an attorney to help resolve this matter. Depending on the Court, an attorney may be able to have the warrant recalled without going to Court initially. Then, a hearing date can be set up consistent with his schedule. If this is not resolved, the warrant stays active and your cousin is subject to arrest at any point.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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Hire an attorney. That is the best thing for him to do.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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I would suggest getting a Criminal Lawyer. Have him contact the Court (in NJ, it could be Municipal or Superior-Criminal), and have the bench warrant rescinded, and have him make an appearance. He will need a good explanation as to why.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2012 at 5:47 PM