Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Request for trial in abstentia

Is there a prefered format to address the court to be tried in abstentia for a traffic violation?


Asked on 1/16/07, 12:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Request for trial in abstentia

No, just ask the court for their form

and fill it out and submit it.(Unfortunately, in most cases, making such a request to be tried in absentia(your absence)is tantamount to asking to be convicted of the infraction or violation.)

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Answered on 1/16/07, 5:28 pm


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