Can a Lawyer represent me in order to recall a warrant?

Question

I have a warrant in Cook County, IL. for a DUI. Missed a court date and a warrant was issued. Do I have to appear in person before the judge or can a lawyer be my represantation in court to vacate a warrant?

Answer 1

I don't think you are getting out of this one buddy. Most likely you will do a little bit of time b/c the judge already hates DUI cases and you didn't show up to court shes going to toss the book at you.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Failure to appear is a separate crime from the DUI. the arrest warrant that the court issued is an order from the judge saying "Arrest him, and bring him to see me."



You must appear in person before the court to settle the failure to appear warrant. The fact that your crime is both a traffic offense and a criminal offense means that the failure to appear will probably result in jail time for that charge alone. The DUI has statutory penalties, and if you're convicted on that charge, you will pay for that crime also.



So the short answer is no. A lawyer can not appear instead of you to resolve this arrest warrant. You will be arrested - the only question is when.



- Stuart

Answer 4

Lawyer or no lawyer you must appear in person. The judge is the only one who can recall a warrant. You will probably need a good defense lawyer to talk to the DAs office and ask the judge to vacate the warrant upon your appearance but I highly doubt it since you already missed your first court date.



Plan on bringing money for bail because you are likely going to jail.

Answer 5

You better turn in with a lawyer. Yes you have to go unless you were a very important person like a famous actor or politician or if you can prove that you have a very important position in your work but still that does not relieve you from missing the first court date or sending a lawyer to represent you in it.

Answer 6

You have to appear. You can have an attorney with you. If you had appeared the first time you wouldn't have this problem.