Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
Summons to court
I received a summons to appear in court via the postal service. My main concern is that I did not get arrested a year ago and was never charged with a crime. What is a summons to appear in court?
Asked on 11/03/08, 10:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher
Gallagher Criminal Defense
Re: Summons to court
A "summons" to appear in court is defined by law, but essentially it is a court order to appear in court. If a person summoned does not appear, the court may issue a bench warrant, an arrest warrant. Most of the time people find it in their best interests to respond to a Summons by appearing in court, to prevent a warrant. But that is not always the case, in every circumstance.
Answered on 11/03/08, 1:56 pm
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