Failure to Appear in Court

Failure to appear in court is a criminal charge. It means that you failed to appear in court at a time and place that was designated by a judge. If you are facing criminal charges, there will be numerous times when you will be required to be in court. If you fail to appear at any of these designated times, you can face serious consequences.

Did you fail to appear in court? If so, the court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. This is a serious matter that requires immediate attention from a skilled Baton Rouge bench warrant lawyer such as me, Steven J. Moore. Call me now at 225.767.7778 for a free consultation.

Failure to Appear in Court Is Not Just for Criminal Court

Failure to appear in court at a designated time and place applies to all types of court appearances, including traffic court, jury duty, civil cases and criminal cases. If you are a defendant in a civil case and fail to appear, a warrant will not be issued for your arrest, but the court will find in favor of the plaintiff.

Did You Jump Bail?

"Jumping bail" or "skipping bail" means that you failed to appear in court at a designated time and place when there was a fixed bail bond amount made. If you jumped bail, the court will issue an arrest warrant. If you do not respond to that warrant, an outstanding warrant will be issued. As a skilled failure to appear in court lawyer, I will work vigorously to minimize the penalties of this charge. Penalties for failing to appear in court include jail time and fines.

In some cases, the individual may no longer reside in Louisiana. If you face failure to appear in court charges and are no longer in Louisiana, I may be able to appear in court on your behalf, depending on the specific circumstances of your case.

I am a high-quality criminal defense attorney who has helped people with failure to appear in court charges for more than 20 years. I understand that sometimes people have valid reasons for not being able to be in court, and I have full command of the many defenses available to my clients. My goal is to keep you out of jail and avoid the consequences of this offense.

Contact a Baton Rouge Bench Warrant Lawyer

To discuss your case and your defense options in a free and completely confidential consultation, please call my office at 225.767.7778 or contact me online.

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