I have missed a court arraignment because i was out of the country on family emergency and i myself got hospitalized while abroad. I called ...

Question

I have missed a court arraignment because i was out of the country on family emergency and i myself got hospitalized while abroad. I called the court and told them i wouldn't be able to make it. They suggested i send a check and signed letter with "NOT GUILTY" written on it. So i sent them a letter along with check for the bail amount mentioning that i will miss court and would need a reschedule due to my emergency. I didn't hear from them until i received a letter for Failure to Appear.

The court sent me a letter for FTA and now they want a bail of $1,088

what should i do? i would like to see a judge to fight my case.

Answer

You should get yourself a good lawyer who will get the case put on calendar which will get the warrant withdrawn, Then the lawyer will represent you through trial. Don't try to represent yourself. You see where that got you .