signing plea agreement
after signing a plea agreement, how soon will the defendant be taken into custody
Asked on 10/22/07, 8:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Loss
The Law Offices of Edward A. Loss III, P.C.
Re: signing plea agreement
On a misdemeanor offense, Defendant has up to 30 days to voluntarily surrender to the County Jail. On a felony, Defendant will be taken into custody immediately upon entry of a judgment of guilty whether pursuant to a plea agreement or an adverse jury verdict.
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Ed Loss
Answered on 10/23/07, 3:23 am