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
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