Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

what happens when you miss a court date for a misdemeanor in the state of VA


Asked on 9/07/10, 2:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Erin Ranney Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC

It depends, but generally either a show cause summons or a Failure to Appear warrant are issued. if a FTA warrant is issued, you need to turn yourself in. You can find out on www.courts.state.va.us.

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Answered on 9/12/10, 2:23 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

Prior to turning yourself in you should hire an attorney to help prevent you from being incarcerated until your next court date or any time thereafter. Sheryl Shane, Attorney at Law.

Web: www.sherylshanelaw.com.

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Answered on 9/13/10, 4:13 pm


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