A good excuse to reschedule a court date?

Question

I'm embarrased to ask this. But I have to...

My sister got a call from my lawyer to remined me I have court friday. Since today is thursday I totally forgot to advise my job. I've been missing too many days recently because I've been in the hospital so I don't have sick time & I don't qualify for vac time yet. My jop is important to me so what can I do. I need to rechedule it...

Answer 1

sounds like to me you have been running from responsibility and in denial.you need to go and take care of it!

Answer 2

Call your lawyer.  Tell him the truth about the job situation.  He can tell you if he can get a continuance or if it's imperative that you show up.

Answer 3

Just say you forgot, or don't feel like going today.

Or say you were irresponsible and didn't tell work, those always sound good.

Answer 4

Take a bite out of a raw potato. This will make you feel very ill with flu like symptoms.  You can then call the court to tell them you are very ill. You will however need to go to the doctor to have him just check you out, the doctor will clearly see that you are ill.  Go see the doctor on saturday, get a note from him, and it should be fine.  You will feel back to normal on monday.

Answer 5

doubleyou:  I've never heard that before, does that really work?

Answer 6

Because you have an attorney representing you...he would be able to obtain a continuance for you. Be honest with your attorney and he will further advise you on how to handle this problem.

Attempting to lie to the court will only cause you further problems. Your reasons for asking for a continuance are logical and reasonable. Don't get yourself stuck with a contempt of court because you couldn't be adult enough to be honest!

Answer 7

Tell them your herpes has flared up again.

Answer 8

Illness is always good. You haven't left the Bathroom since yesterday and need to reschedule.

Works for me!

Answer 9

Hurry up and find someone to fill in for you at your job. You will get fired if they come and arrest you for missing court.

Answer 10

If you do not appear at court you will be given a bench warrant for your arrest.  You will also be given additional charges like obstructing justice for not appearing.  Call the court today to find out if you can reschedule.  If you cannot, you must go to court reguardless of the circumstances.  What would have a worse effect on your job, missing a day of work for court or being arrested in the middle of your workplace for a court non-appearence.