kings_county
May 17, 2008, 09:02 AM
Hello.
I was given a year probation for simple assault (disorderly person) in NJ and was recently issued a ticket for simple assault (municipal ct.) for a scuffle with a friend. A nearby cop issued the ticket and the 'victim' is in no way interested in pursuing prosecution. I called a lawyer for a consult and was told that this was a violation, which I understand. He told me I would receive a court date and probation would know I violated. 10 days later, probation left me a message saying that if I didn't call them, I'd have to go back to court. I've been calling incessantly and getting no responses to my requests for a call back. I have 2 questions: all of this is disorderly persons; since I don't even come from this state (I'm from NY), will a warrant be fugitive or bench? Also, does anyone have a notion of what to expect generally (and will they be waiting for me at my next muni ct. appearance)? Sorry this is so long. Thanks in advance!
I was given a year probation for simple assault (disorderly person) in NJ and was recently issued a ticket for simple assault (municipal ct.) for a scuffle with a friend. A nearby cop issued the ticket and the 'victim' is in no way interested in pursuing prosecution. I called a lawyer for a consult and was told that this was a violation, which I understand. He told me I would receive a court date and probation would know I violated. 10 days later, probation left me a message saying that if I didn't call them, I'd have to go back to court. I've been calling incessantly and getting no responses to my requests for a call back. I have 2 questions: all of this is disorderly persons; since I don't even come from this state (I'm from NY), will a warrant be fugitive or bench? Also, does anyone have a notion of what to expect generally (and will they be waiting for me at my next muni ct. appearance)? Sorry this is so long. Thanks in advance!