If you're charged with a misdemeanor, do you have to go to court? The answer to that is 95% of the time, yes. Now, there are certain circumstances, if you get a lawyer, they can work that out and they can talk to the prosecutor about getting continuances, or getting continued date. There are certain rules that will allow that in D.C., but 95% of the time, you will have to go to court.
You've signed a notice, usually with a police officer or court assistant that says you'll return to court on a certain date. That's your statement. So 95% of the time, yes. But if you have additional questions, talk to an experienced criminal lawyer.
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