Going to court for a criminal charge is serious. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and you don’t turn up to court, you could be arrested or you could be found guilty without being in court. You can get a criminal record and serious penalties.
This section will help you understand what to do if you have been charged with a criminal offence. Find out:
- Where to get legal advice
- What type of offence you might be facing
- Whether you actually have to go to court
- What happens if you choose not go to court or if you miss your court date
- What happens when you go to court
- How to represent yourself
- About pleading guilty and not guilty
- What the possible outcomes are