QUESTION
If I have trial but I and the victim don’t show up, can they proceed?
Asked on Feb 10th, 2017 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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I'm out on bail and I got arrested on unrelated charges. Can they hold trial without me or the victim present?
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Not sure what kind of trial this is but generally, if the defendant does not show, a bench warrant will be issued regardless of whether or not the victim shows.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2017 at 8:37 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900