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What to do if you are summoned to the police court
Police Court
What is a summons?
It is an official summons to appear in court that is sent to you by a bailiff. It specifies the court, the date, the time and the reason for your meeting.
Contact a lawyer
Contact a lawyer who will accompany you throughout the court process.
He or she will defend you and will try to make the judge aware of your situation in order to reduce the penalties and ensure that you receive a judgment without any procedural defects.
Preparing your defense
When you go before the police court, you must defend yourself in order to reduce the sanctions proposed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, such as reducing the amount of a fine, benefiting from a suspended sentence… or even being acquitted.
I will accompany you in the elaboration of your defense, and explain to you the court’s judgment and its consequences.
Appointment at the court
You have to go to court to find out the judge’s decision following the sentence suggested by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
