Requesting adjourments and new court dates at the magistrates

[Steviep]

Hi everyone,
My problem is I couldn't make the court date set out by the magistrates due to work commitments. I requested an adjournment but the request wasn't granted and they went ahead and heard the case in my absence. Do I have a right to be present at the hearing of my case. I want to get across the mitigating circumstances to my conviction in person.
Be very grateful if anyone could help.
Thanks
Steven.

[wales01man]

Re: Requesting adjourments and new court dates at the magistrates

Is a court case less important than work? If there was a chance of imprisonment would you have gone?
What is the offence you have been convicted of

[stevemLS]

Re: Requesting adjourments and new court dates at the magistrates

You do have a right to be present and was given the opportunity.

The court also has the right to proceed in your absence if you don't show up.