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I have a warrent for not appearing in court.
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I did not show because I did not get the paper saying i was enrolled in classes so I decided to not go. I did however 1 week later enroll myself in the treatment classes and I am halfway done by now. However the judge said that she wanted to give me a whole year if I did not have any of this done by the time court came around. So what I'm really concerned about is, will I get served that whole year if I finish these classes like the court wanted and go infront of a judge to have it settled even though i finished the classes After the fact?
Kent W UnderwoodCriminal Defense AttorneyTacoma, WA ·
What happens will depend a lot on the judge and the background of the case. If the background to your case has a lot of instances where the judge has given you many chances, he or she could sentence you to a year. On the other hand, the judge may take into account your current situation. Were there any obsticles to your completing the required conditions? The fact that you are doing it now is helpful and may or may not persuade the judge not to impose any time. Your attorney should be able to discuss the situation with you and make the arguments in your favor. You need to be prepared to answer the question, why did it take you so long to get treatment started? Then provide proof of whatever that reason is. Good luck
Speak to the attorney who represented you and do so quickly - you could be picked up on the warrant the next time you are caught speeding or run a stop sign or have a loud argument in public with someone - s/he will likely be familiar with the sentencing judge and have an idea how the judge will respond. Most judges wouldnt give you the year if you have proof that you are in treatment but might give you some time for knowingly skipping the court date. You will certainly get more time if you are picked up on the warrant than if you turn yourself in. You should consider contacting the clerks office to see if the court has a docket on which they quash bench warrants; if so, get a date and make sure you appear, and have proof of your attendance at treatment with you.
