I'm from Northern VA, this past june i got pulled over on my way to the beach

for my tints and i ended up getting a ticket for no license (it was suspended but

the cop took it as i didnt kno) so he gave me a ticket just for no license not

driving on suspended. so my court date comes up and i couldnt make it

because i just got diagnosed with having a hernia and the doc said to take it

easy at home. i called the court house and they told me to fax them a

written statement, so i did. now i get this letter in the mail saying that im

charged with failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. and i have to go to

some building in a timely fashion to pick up court documents.



my question is what do i do? i did what they told me to do to ask for a

continuance. and now its like i never did it or something. what will happend

if i go over there. thanks.

 

Not too familiar with the court system - I try to stay away as much as I can. Pretty sure though failure to appear instantly results in a warrant being put out for your arrest. When you go to court, you will probably be charged with a pretty hefty fine.
I'd recommend you show up with the confirmation letter showing that you sent the fax through, as they requested.

 

get a doctors note before you go...i mean it may not help...but its better than just an excuse

 

ask a lawer not some who thinks they know what to do i say

 

yea you are wasting your time asking on this website. I would definately call a lawyer and find out what to do...