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What I need to expect?

Asked on Sep 18th, 2018 on Criminal Law - Tennessee
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I got tickets coming home from work,speeding, 45 in a 30, driving on suspended license 2nd offense, went to 1st court hearing. Judge gave me 5 months to get my Tennessee license, but just 3 days later, Houston coroner office called to inform me my husband was found dead under an overpass, I had to go to Texas to claim his body and make arrangements . It took every penny I had, My next court date was on September 6th, I missed it thinking it was the next day, I called them on the 6th and let them know of my blunder, I was asked if I could still make it, I could not get a ride, I went today and tried to explain but was arrested and I bonded out on 1,500 in a couple of hours, a new court date was set for 2 days later, if I go to jail I will loose everything ive worked so hard for,my job my home, and my son will be in jeopardy, please advise "
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You need to apply to have a public defender appointed for you.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2018 at 5:31 AM

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