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Question about summons

  • 01-05-2009 5:43pm
    #1
    lazybones9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi, long time reader of this forum but first post.
    Have a question about a summons i got and wondering if any one else was ever in the same situation, what happened etc.
    So the story is: was in town last week, ended up gettin in a bit of trouble with a bouncer for messing around in this club. He called the Gards and I got taken to the station, charged under the public order act. On the summons/charge sheet it says I have to be in District Ct on Monday. But that's a Bank Holiday and obviously the Ct won't be in session. What happens now? Do i go in there on Monday just to say i followed their directions or just ignore it, risk getting a bench warrant for my arrest? really don't want to do that because I'm actually studying law and I heard if you're ever convicted of a crime you're not allowed to practise, which would be a disaster. Or do i go in on Tuesday? Will they be able to convict me then because the wrong date is on the summons?
    Like i said, I'm not sure what to do so anyone who has been in this situation before can you tell me what happened you?
    Thanks very much


Comments

  • #2
    McCrack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭McCrack


    With respect why did you leave it until a quarter to 7 on a Friday evening to figure this out?

    I'd say contact a solicitor but you unlikely to get one between now and Tuesday morning next.


  • #3
    lazybones9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭lazybones9


    McCrack wrote: »
    With respect why did you leave it until a quarter to 7 on a Friday evening to figure this out?
    quote]

    I've been so busy lately I literally only realised yesterday that the 4th was the bank holiday


  • #4
    r14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭r14


    I don't know the answer to your question but if you do intend to practice law don't take any risks. I had some friends who did a few drunken studenty things and got a record out of it. They had to go to the Circuit Court engaging a solicitor etc and plead with the judge to get the Probation Act.

    Just make sure you don't take a chance you end up regretting.


  • #5
    445279.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,978 ✭✭✭445279.ie


    No scheduled courts sitting on Monday. My advice would be to call to the Garda station and try and meet the prosecuting Garda and chat with him/her.


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