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[arnea550]

What is the name of your state? NC
A friend wanted me to ask a question about a failure to appear. He didnt go to court because he was in the hospital. His lawyer arranged for his court date to be rescheduled. Since then he has fired the attorney and is now representing hiself. When he appears in court does he have to take any documentation in order not to go to jail?

 

[mobopp]

how about his hospital bill?

That would show he was in the hospital at the same time he was supposed to be in court.

It will make him look good ( and keep hiz azz outta jail, boy)by having the proof in his hands to show the judge.

 

[DRN]

If his then-lawyer got a postponement, what is he worried about?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

"If his then-lawyer got a postponement, what is he worried about?"

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My response:

First of all, it's never called a "postponement" - - it's called a "continuance."

Second, the "continuance" was most likely predicated upon the judge's order of proof of the defendant's inability to appear - - which not only makes sense, but it is also the reason for our writer's question; i.e., "When he appears in court does he have to take any documentation in order not to go to jail?"

Oh, this is going to be fun!

All weekend long I get to beat up on a lowly paralegal - - and a lying New York one, at that!

IAAL

 

[ccarter]

"All weekend long I get to beat up on a lowly paralegal - - and a lying New York one, at that!"

You big bully!

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

"All weekend long I get to beat up on a lowly paralegal - - and a lying New York one, at that!"

You big bully!

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My response:

Yeah, I know. I almost hate myself too - - taking advantage of a New York (synonymous with "liar") paralegal. I should be ashamed of myself. But, I'm not.

IAAL

 

[DRN]

1. postponement and continuance are interchangable - ask a judge.

2. If an attorney (one who actually goes to court) secures a postponement, or continuance if that makes you feel better, the matter is postponed. You come back on the new date.

If the judge, for any reason, thinks the postponement, or continuance if that makes you feel better, is not warranted, it won't be granted. If he has no problem with it, he grants it.

That's how it works in New York courts. California . . . well, nobody understands why they do the things they do out there.

<sigh> a paralegal who works for attorneys who are actually trial attorneys getting beat up by an online attorney for whom no legal qualifications, experience or education are known . . . . . . I feel soooooooo bad.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

1. postponement and continuance are interchangable - ask a judge.

MY RESPONSE: No, idiot. There is a "legal" significant difference between the two words. You go ask a judge, you stupid piece of crap liar. You're the paralegal - - you do MY work; I don't do YOUR work. Do as you're told.


2. If an attorney (one who actually goes to court) secures a postponement, or continuance if that makes you feel better, the matter is postponed. You come back on the new date.

MY RESPONSE: No, the matter is "continued" because that's the legal terminology which is used in a courtroom - - you know, that's the big room with the bad guys that you're not allowed to go into.



If the judge, for any reason, thinks the postponement, or continuance if that makes you feel better, is not warranted, it won't be granted. If he has no problem with it, he grants it.

MY RESPONSE: Are you really that much of a dolt that you can't think beyond your nose? Judges also, typically, order "continuances" based upon "contingencies" of future events, like bringing in the necessary documetary proof, e.g., hospital paperwork - - otherwise, a person not complying can be held in contempt of court for the Failure to Appear.



That's how it works in New York courts. California . . . well, nobody understands why they do the things they do out there.

MY RESPONSE: Idiot, liar! That's how it works in New York too. But, you wouldn't know that because you're not an Officer of the Court. What a fool.



<sigh> a paralegal who works for attorneys who are actually trial attorneys getting beat up by an online attorney for whom no legal qualifications, experience or education are known . . . . . . I feel soooooooo bad.

MY RESPONSE: You have no credibility. You're just a liar.

IAAL

 

[arnea550]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I just have one more question. What is the the tick tock thing about DRN?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I just have one more question. What is the the tick tock thing about DRN?

My response:

Yes, tell us DRN. What is that "tick tock" thing about (he asked with tongue-in-cheek).

IAAL

 

[DRN]

Did it ever occur to you that his attorney got the postponement based on his client being in the hospital and unable to attend the hearing?

Real attorneys get postponements for most reasons they give, even superficial ones. But, you have to actually get into the courtroom once in a while, rather then on your computer, to see how they do it.

 

[DRN]

and tell me, IAAL, how often to you practice in New York courts?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

and tell me, IAAL, how often to you practice in New York courts?

My response:

Ever heard of "Pro Hac Vice"?

Why do you keep dancing around the real issue of why you and I are communicating?

When are you going to tell the truth and stop lying?

Why aren't you answering the previous question about the "tick tock" in your posts, hmmmm Paralegalboy?

IAAL

 

[DRN]

Actually, yes, I've heard of it but that still doesn't answer the question how often do you practice in New York courts? That simply says you are allowed to.

One more time for the terminally dense: I was told by a third party that her license was suspended and I was told that the information came from NetDetective.

Regarding the tick, tock, well it just needs to be read .. its pretty self-explanatory.

Does it make you feel all warm inside to call me paralegalboy? Your paralegals must really enjoy working for you. Oh, wait . . . . you don't actually work, do you? You spend your time on the computer here at FreeAdvice.com dispensing foul-mouthed tirades at people seeking legal advice and answers. Such a worthy manner for an attorney <wink, wink> to spend his time.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Actually, yes, I've heard of it but that still doesn't answer the question how often do you practice in New York courts? That simply says you are allowed to.

MY RESPONSE: Since when do I answer to you? You're just a paralegal. I don't answer to you. You answer to me. Really, Paralegalboy, you've got to learn your place and station in life. When you get your J.D., then I'll answer you.



One more time for the terminally dense: I was told by a third party that her license was suspended and I was told that the information came from NetDetective.

MY RESPONSE: That doesn't answer MY question to you. I asked you to post the information that you have, whether or not it's hearsay. I didn't ask you from where you received the information - - I already believed you that the information was received from Net Detective. Is this too tough for you to grasp? It's really a simple concept. So, you're spreading gossip, huh? But for the lack of real names, you'd be just as guilty of the slander because you're disseminating allegedly private facts without actual knowledge of those facts. Is that the way you practice paralegalism?



Does it make you feel all warm inside to call me paralegalboy?

MY RESPONSE: Yes, it does.


Your paralegals must really enjoy working for you.

MY RESPONSE: Yes, they do.


Oh, wait . . . . you don't actually work, do you?

MY RESPONSE: You're right. As you know, and as you've stated elsewhere, I don't need to work. I'm there to oversee, chase Gretchen around the office, and fire a few paralegals every now and again - - because I can!



You spend your time on the computer here at FreeAdvice.com dispensing foul-mouthed tirades at people seeking legal advice and answers. Such a worthy manner for an attorney <wink, wink> to spend his time.

MY RESPONSE: Yes, I can be quite foulmouthed. And, I'm proud of it. If you don't like what I have to say, stick it up your ass Paralegalboy.

IAAL