When you get a traffic ticket in Georgia that requires you to appear in court, the date will be printed on your ticket. This is the day that you are ordered to appear in court to face a judge about the traffic violation you committed. When this happens you will plead guilty or not guilty.
Here at the Law Office of Scott Miller, we strongly advise clients that they MUST show up at the courthouse on the assigned date. There are serious consequences in the state of Georgia for a failure to appear.
Consequences of a Failure to Appear in Georgia Court
It does not matter what your explanation may be for missing your court date. If you have missed your date, then the judge can issue a bench warrant. After that, you can be arrested no matter where you are when the police find you. You could be arrested in your home, at work in front of your coworkers and boss, or out to dinner with a friend. It is embarrassing and unnecessary. Also, a failure to appear could result in your license being suspended, thus making it difficult to go to work or do your normal errands.
There is no reason that you should be subjected to these consequences. You should always take a court date seriously.
In times like this, you need the skills of a traffic violation defense attorney in Alpharetta. An experienced attorney like Scott Miller knows what to do when you are required to go to court. Seeking the help of an attorney could be the difference between your going to jail and losing your license and simply paying a fine or having your case dismissed.
If you have been issued a traffic ticket in Alpharetta or Fulton County you should contact the Law Office of Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 today so he can start helping you get the best outcome possible.
