I received a summons while visiting NYC for an open container which I
pled not guilty too.  I live in NH and cannot get off work on my court
date.  Also, I cannot afford to have an attorney present in my place. 
At this point I would rather change my plea and pay by mail.  Is this
possible? I'm also
wondering if I don't show up will they really issue a warrant for my
arrest?

Hi, you may be interest in the answer and comments to this question:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=117360

Thanks---This thread was actually how I discovered Google Answers.  Good Stuff!

Hello,

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Nenna-GA
Google Answers Researcher

As to the second part, rest assured that if you do nothing and don't
show up to court on your court date, the court will issue a warrant.