Previous convictions: After you have pleaded guilty to the charge and admitted the Statement of Facts, the Prosecutor will tell the Court if you have any previous convictions. You will be asked whether you admit to those convictions. Those convictions may be considered by the Court when sentencing …
What are the consequences of pleading guilty?
When you decide to plead guilty, this means you accept without qualification contained in a document known as the Statement of Facts (SOF) which contain the individual elements and criteria of the charge and describe the facts in relation to how the offence was committed, and that he has committed …
What does Pleading Guilty mean?
If you plead guilty to the charge, you must admit fully the offence alleged to have been committed by you. You must also understand the nature and the consequences of your plea meaning you must be aware of the minimum and maximum punishments you face under the charge and be prepared to accept …
What is a Notice to Surety?
If you are on bail and a Warrant of Arrest has been ordered by the Court, a Notice to Surety to Show Cause will be issued against your bailor and the case fixed for mention in Court. To “show cause” to the Court is to give reasons to the Court regarding why the bail monies should not be forfeited. …
What happens when you are arrested after a Warrant of Arrest was issued against you?
Once the warrant is executed and you are before the court, you will be asked to explain your absence in court on the previous hearing date. The court will also deal with the charges against you if you are ready to give a plea. If you are also facing a show cause action, the court may impose a fine …
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Can you be absent from Court on the appointed date?
If you fail to attend a Court mentions or hearing a Warrant of Arrest will be issued by the Court. This can also occur for non-payment of fines. If you are on bail, your surety may have his bail money or property forfeited by the Court.The Warrant will be handed over to the Warrant Enforcement …
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