If I missed court date and now there is a warrant out for my arrest, what do I do now?
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If I missed court date and now there is a warrant out for my arrest, what do I do now?
Asked on February 5, 2015 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Since you missed a court date, the warrant that was issued for your arrest will be for "failure to appear" (FTA). At this point, you will need to turn yourself into the court and explain why you missed your court appearance. However, before you do so, you should first consult directly with a criminal law attorney. They can best represent your interests before the judge.
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