what happens if i cant go to court but my lawyer can

by Eldridge Larkin 4 min read

If your attorney failed to appear, some judges issue what is known as a "show cause" order to the attorney. When you ask if you can "take action" against the attorney, you can certainly raise your legitimate concerns regarding his failure to appear.

What happens if you don't go to court?

If you fail to appear for your court date, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Don't let that happen -- get legal help right away to avoid being arrested. If you are charged with a crime or issued a traffic ticket, you may be ordered to appear in court.

Can a lawyer represent me without me being there?

Minor Wrongdoing vs Felony If you are a perpetrator of a misdemeanor, your attorney is allowed to appear in court for you. He/she may defend your rights without your presence on your behalf at all stages of your case.

Can lawyers appear in court for you?

The right of practice is a right of advocates to practice the profession of law before all courts, tribunals, authorities, etc, but the right of appearance to appear in a particular case on the permission granted by the court under Section 32 of the Advocates Act 1961 is an exception to the right of practice by ...

Do you have to appear in court?

If you are on bail, failure to attend Court on time without reasonable cause is a criminal offence for which you could be fined, sent to prison or both. You need not attend if the Court has advised you that it is not necessary or if you've received documents enabling you to plead guilty in your absence.