Arraignment

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   Severiano Lisboa

   Hackensack Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 15, 2011 20:17. Hire an attorney. Because if you continue to not appear the court will issue a warrant. Once you are arraigned most municipal courts are fairly reasonable when it comes to adjournments except for DWI cases.

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   Eric M. MarkPro

   Newark Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 16, 2011 13:40. You need permission from the court. They are not likely to give you more than one unless you have a lawyer or an emergency.

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   Carl SpectorPro

   New York Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 17, 2011 10:34. Some courts will allow you to enter a not guilty plea in Municipal Court by attorney's letter and thereby postpone the case. This is not always the case because not all Municipal Courts are run the same way.
   
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   Mark M Cheser

   Union Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 19, 2011 01:44. I agree with my colleagues. You need to corroborate an excuse at this point (like a doctor's note etc.) or get an attorney. But why the concern about an arraignment? If it to buy time the best way is with an attorney.

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