QUESTION
Court date on ticket is wrong, I showed up but there is no court, do I get off?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I have four tickets, one is a misdemeanor. My court date was tonight, December 4th at 5 PM per my four tickets. When I showed up to court, I spoke with the Clerk who said there was no court tonight, she sent me downstairs to the police station. I asked the officer about this, he said that there was no court tonight as well, that it was tomorrow at 1 PM. In short; I showed up for the date of court on the tickets, there was no court. Do I get off?
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John J. Carney
I think you know that there is no chance that you will "get off" just because you misread the ticket or the police put the wrong date on the ticket. You should retain a good lawyer to get the best possible disposition and avoid a conviction.
Answered on Dec 10th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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Unfortunately, you are not exempt from the tickets until the court issues a final order in your favor. The court can and enter a judgement against you if you fail to appear.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 2:15 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
No you get to go back to court on the right date.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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Doubtful. The case will likely be administratively adjourned. I suggest you call the Court Clerk's Office and ask so you don't get a bench warrant.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Stop dreaming. It will eventually enter the system with a new date.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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No, and you had better show up tomorrow, preferably with a good attorney.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 8:16 PM