Seattle Bothell King County DUI Drunk Driving Lawyers: DUI Questions / Answers

Seattle Bothell King County DUI Drunk Driving Lawyers: DUI Questions / Answers

Question: What happens when you miss your court date for a DUI?
Question Detail: I missed my court date and I am worried about the repercussions of this. I was dealing with some family issues when I had to be appear in court. What can I do?

The most important thing to do immediately is to quash the warrant.  If you have an attorney, contact that attorney. If you do not, consult with an attorney.  Typically you may quash a warrant one of three ways, depending on your criminal history and the court you are in.  These three ways are as follows:

1.      Turn yourself in to the county/municipal jail (you will eventually appear in front of a judge and the judge will hopefully quash the warrant and release you);

2.      Show up to a Court calendar and when called, tell the Judge what happened and ask to quash the warrant;

3.      Schedule (note) a motion and request the judge quash the warrant.

If you have a good attorney the missed court date may be of no consequence in your case.

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