PL 215.55 · Article 215
Bail Jumping in the Third Degree
Bail jumping in the third degree means knowingly failing to appear at a scheduled court date after being released on your own recognizance or on bail.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You were released on bail or on your own recognizance, or acceptance of bail was pending.
- You were required to appear on a specific date.
- You knowingly failed to appear.
Defenses that commonly apply
- You did not receive notice of the new date.
- The failure to appear was not knowing or voluntary.
- The appearance was excused or the record shows you appeared.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class A Misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 364 days and a fine of up to Up to $1,000.
Turning yourself in with counsel, before a bench warrant is executed, usually produces a far better result than being arrested at a traffic stop.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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