Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

summoned on disdemeanor charges

i recieved a letter from our super court s to appear on misdemeanor charges...i have to have my finger prints taken prior.. should i get a lawyer


Asked on 2/26/08, 4:55 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: summoned on disdemeanor charges

You should get a lawyer as the others suggest.

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Answered on 2/27/08, 11:21 am
Allen Farshi Law Offices of Allen Farshi

Re: summoned on disdemeanor charges

Absolutely. You are not being invited to a party. You are being prosecuted in a system that has something called jail. In many instances if your are convicted and not a U.S citizen you can get deported. No offense but it is time to either get a public defender or hire yourself an attorney.

Good Luck

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Answered on 3/02/08, 2:02 am
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: summoned on disdemeanor charges

You should ALWAYS have a lawyer - especially if you are guilty. If you cannot afford one, you should be entitled to services by a public defender.

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Answered on 2/26/08, 5:21 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: summoned on disdemeanor charges

Depends upon whether you want a higher or lower risk of going to jail, and whether you're willing to pay for counsel to get that lower risk.

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Answered on 2/26/08, 5:57 pm


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