We all have tried and alas, by having their lawyer show up to the court date to reschedule, Alex is not missing a date and is not in trouble for it. The question is, how long can they keep him from the court system?"
You start with "We" and go to "Their". Who is "their" Lawyer? This doesn't sound like the prosecutor.
If you are the parent of a minor, and you have taken steps to impede a hearing, then yes - YOU are responsible. That kid can't sign for his own library card without you being held financially accountable for his overdue books.
It also follows that, if the lawyer has information on the whereabouts of someone due to appear, it is the lawyer's responsibility to communicate to the party that they must appear - not make vague excuses as to why the party is absent. Is the court even aware that this kid is out of the state?
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