Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Should I had been notified
when the district attorney desides that they want to press charges on somebody, are they suppost to notify this person to let them know that charges has been filed against them, or do they not have to notify this person.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Should I had been notified
They have to notify you in some fashion in order to get you to come to court and face the charges. But they have 3 ways. They can just arrest you. Or they can send you a letter telling you that charges have been filed and when to come to court. Or, they can just issue a warrant, put it out over the wires, and wait until you get stopped for a traffic offense and then arrest you on the warrant. Which method they'll used depends on many factors, and can't be predicted without more information. The best idea would be to have a criminal lawyer look into the situation and find out what's being done so you don't have to keep looking over your shoulder. If you live in LA and would like to have a free consultation, don't hesitate to call me at 310 393 0639.
Re: Should I had been notified
I've read the previous reply and will only suppliment it.
You'll probably get a letter from the D.A. if they decide to file against you. If your address on the police report is current you should not have a problem.
You might also call the Criminal Court that the matter would be heard in and ask him/her if there is a filing against you.
Being a responsible citizen and taking care of your problems with the court goes along way with judges.
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