Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Forgery

I was just informed that I had a warrent out on me from 1997. In July 1995 I filled out cell phone information in someone else name and signed it. I have paid the cell phone company in full. But the DA filed a court case, that I knew nothing about. When I called the DA's office last week they told me that I was at the arrainment...which I was not. So I have been informed that I need to go to the police station and get sighted for this and get a court date. Do I need an attorney? What is the penalty for this?


Asked on 2/28/00, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Forgery

First you should not be making statements on the internet that are essentially a confession. The internet is a public communication and could be used against you in court.

Second you should hire an attorney to represent you in this case. Forgery can be charged as a felony, and upon a conviction you could be sent to state prison.

The fact that the DA told you to go to the police station and get cited may not be accurate. If this is charged as a felony you could be held in jail until bail is posted or a judge releases you on OR. It is generally to go to the police station in a Monday. Then is you are arrested and placed in jail you will be taken to court within 3 days. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays do not count on the 72 hours to get you to court.

Your attorney can check further on the warrant for you.

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Answered on 3/09/00, 3:43 pm


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