Why wasn't the person who filed the charges required to be in court?

Talk to your PD. They'll be able to explain the differences between an administrative and dispositional or trial setting. Good question though!

I have DUI and got a speeding citation

It makes sense to speak to experienced legal counsel without delay. Driving while impaired cases are notoriously complicated. In many instances...

Not necessarily, as the State may seek to amend the charges. Either way it makes sense to speak to an experienced attorney without delay....

My friend got pop on a urine test and she is behind in fees if she pay fines before court will she go to jail

The most appropriate answer is "your friend should retain an attorney immediately." Criminal matters, such as the one described in the inquiry,...

Although one is not required to retain legal counsel, many people find the process to be time consuming and confusing. Traffic matters, such as...

In the state of North Carolina, how long is it before the defense attorney receives the evidence from the prosecution?

From the inquiry, it sounds like the issue is whether not discovery has been turned over by the state of North Carolina. That can include a number...

Got 2 DUI's in CA over 9 yrs ago and just got another DUI in Charlotte, NC last week, what can I expect from courts?

VERY serious if convicted. Potentially Aggravated Level 1 sentence. Retain counsel immediately. Bill Powers

Is it legal for a cop to give you a ticket for going less than 10 miles over the limit in North Carolina without gunning you?

It's possible, as there is more than one way to prove speed in North Carolina. For example, an officer may "pace" a vehicle using a calibrated...

What will happen to me if i can't make it to traffic court due to icy roads?

Although one is not required to retain legal counsel, many people find the process to be time consuming and confusing. This is an instance...

I had been playing with a guy i thought was a friend. but he has accused me of wanting to send someone to kill him and his famil

The most appropriate answer is "talk to an attorney immediately." Criminal matters, such as the one described in the inquiry, can be...