I was arrested on my last night in Hawaii for Harassment, taken to jail, processed and posted bail just in time to fly home to Australia with my family.
Charge_ Had a verbal argument with a bouncer outside a dive bar and cops took me into custody. Spent 6 hrs in a cell without questioning and then released on Bail
Posted US $1000.00 cash bail to get out, seemed excessive
Question time...
My court date is set for early November which i will be unable to attend, failure to attend will result in a Bench warrant for my arrest which lasts 180 days from my research.
a. Is it possible to plead guilty and pay a fine prior to the court date?
b. can i engage a lawyer to attend on my behalf?
c. How will this affect my future travel plans to the US
d. I would like to fight the charge obviously but would i need to be present to do so??
e. If i have representation on the day of court will i get the Bail back??
My head is wrecked over this, any advice to the above would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Charge_ Had a verbal argument with a bouncer outside a dive bar and cops took me into custody. Spent 6 hrs in a cell without questioning and then released on Bail
Posted US $1000.00 cash bail to get out, seemed excessive
Question time...
My court date is set for early November which i will be unable to attend, failure to attend will result in a Bench warrant for my arrest which lasts 180 days from my research.
a. Is it possible to plead guilty and pay a fine prior to the court date?
b. can i engage a lawyer to attend on my behalf?
c. How will this affect my future travel plans to the US
d. I would like to fight the charge obviously but would i need to be present to do so??
e. If i have representation on the day of court will i get the Bail back??
My head is wrecked over this, any advice to the above would be greatly appreciated
Thanks