If you intend to plead "not guilty" then you should contact the court before the court appearance date indicated on the summons and your first appearance will not be necessary.A not guilty plea for driving while under the influence requires a court appearance.

You are expected to pay all fines when they are imposed. If the Court finds after inquiry that you do not have the appropriated funds to satisfy the fines and/or costs, an Order may be entered. The Order will require payment of at least one half of the fine and costs, and a satisfactory payment schedule of weekly payments that will not exceed sixty (60) days. The Butler Municipal Court accepts payment by cash, check, money order, Visa and Mastercard.

The Leon County Courthouse, Misdemeanor Division, Room 141, or the Leon County Courthouse Annex, 1920 Thomasville Road, 1st floor, Traffic Division.

If you wish to plead not guilty, you may contact the court to schedule a court trial. A court trial is a trial where you appear in person to testify about the facts in the case. The officer who issued the citation will also be required to appear. You have the right to subpoena witnesses and to have a lawyer present, if you retain one.

No. You have an absolute right under the state and federal Constitutions to challenge charges and the evidence against you. Frankly, it would be foolish not to have professional representation if charged with a crime. Most judges and prosecutors are far more comfortable dealing with clients who are represented by counsel familiar with local court protocol.

Yes, in most cases you can avoid a court appearance by paying the fine before the court date set forth on the summons. However, you must appear in court if the box "Court Appearance Required" is checked or marked. It is necessary for you to appear in court if you were injured in an automobile accident and motor vehicle charges were issued.

This question can only be answered after a thorough discussion with your attorney and after your attorney has investigated the case. Decisions such as what plea to enter, whether to accept a plea bargain, and whether to have a jury trial, should only be made after you have a full understanding of your situation.

Do you know all the ingredient elements of the charge you're facing? If so, is that evidence available to the Crown? Besides, what if you're not sure? What if you have no idea if you're guilty? Technically, you can't plead guilty unless it's an informed plea, which means you understand the facts that make up the charge and concede their accuracy.

the time the Court levies a fine or fines against someone, special attention is always given to insure that the amount and terms of payment are made clear for the record. In the event that a defendant is uncertain as to either of these areas, however, the Office of the Clerk Magistrate will have a written record of the same and may be contacted.

Most citations can be paid prior to the court date, indicated near the bottom of the citation, without having to appear in court. If you fail to pay your fine or appear in court a warrant will be issued for your arrest, additional contempt of court fees will be asessed and your driver's license will be suspended. For information concerning mandatory court appearances, the amount of the fine you can dial 770-229-6450 extension 519 during normal business hours.

Sometimes the best result is a guilty plea. By avoiding a possible court trial, the defendant may plead to a lesser charge and therefore avoid a potential stiffer penalty. Most judges will offer a lighter sentence in exchange for a guilty plea at the arraignment. In addition, a guilty plea speeds the process forward and eliminates a long, drawn out trial process.

Approximately half of all impaired charges have one or more defenses available. Times, identity, testing of and by machines, even an outright contradiction of police evidence often succeeds.

No. If you plead guilty, you could face up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $ 1,000.00, 32 hours of forced community service and a 90-day suspension of your license, all for just a first offense. There are times when pleading guilty could be you best option but it is essential that you have an attorney to assist you eith that decision. You should have an experienced DWI lawyer from Babcock Law Firm on your side to assist you with your case. Contact us today to discuss your case.

When you sign a plea of not guilty, you will be given the option of a trial before the judge or a jury trial. For a trial by judge you will need to fill out a personal bond which states that you shall appear in court on the date of your trial. If you fail to appear, you will be fined double the amount of your original fine plus court cost. For a trial by jury you must either put up a cash bond or a surety bond for double the amount of the fine.