Did&you&konw&that:when&people&appear&in&your&dreams,It's&because&that&person&wants&see&you
Did you konw that:when people appear in your dreams,It's because
that person wants see you. ------ 知道吗？那个人出现在你梦中，是因为那个人想见你。
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以上网友发言只代表其个人观点，不代表新浪网的观点或立场。Failure to Appear
Did you know that it is illegal to miss any type of court
proceeding? Indeed, if you don’t show up for a scheduled court date, you may be
charged with failure to appear in court. As a criminal offense, the penalties
associated with this charge can be quite severe, including fines, license
suspension, and even jail time—in other words, your court date is one
appointment you don’t want to miss!
So just what happens if you do miss your day in court? In most
areas, skipping a criminal proceeding (such as a traffic or DUI hearing, for
example) will lead a judge to issue a bench warrant against you. Once this
happens, you can be arrested immediately if you are spotted by a member of law
enforcement.
If you think failing to appear for jury duty or a civil
hearing is less serious than missing a criminal hearing, think again. Under
federal law, all U.S. citizens over the age of 18 must fulfill their jury duty
requirements if they are summoned by any court jurisdiction in their area. Therefore,
if you are unable to make it to jury duty, you must provide a valid reason for
your absence—and it must be approved by the court. Otherwise, you could be
charged with failure to appear and/or contempt of court.
The penalties for missing a civil case depend on whether you
are the person who filed the charges (also known as the plaintiff) or the
person who has been charged (the defendant). If a plaintiff fails to appear for
his or her civil trial, the case will most likely be dismissed, while a bench
warrant may be issued if the defendant doesn’t appear.
What’s more, because failure to appear for a court date is a
crime in and of itself, the court may find you guilty of the offense—even if
your original charges are dismissed or you are found not guilty. As a result,
it is important have legal counsel if you were recently charged with failure to
appear in court.
During your search for representation, be on the lookout for
reputable criminal defense attorneys who are familiar with the laws in your
area. Read online reviews, ask friends and family members for advice, visit court, and meet
with several different attorneys to find the right one for you.
Remember, missing a court date is a serious offense—even if
it was unintentional. If a bench warrant has been issued, you not only risk
arrest, but you may soon be facing hefty fines and a length license suspension
Protect your rights and improve your chances of obtaining a
successful outcome in court.
States/Abbreviations
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
California
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Connecticut
South Dakota
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Washington State
New Jersey
New Mexico
West Virginia
Washington DC}