Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Can charges be brought against someone after they were arrested and released?


Asked on 2/04/15, 1:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ellis Klein Young, Klein & Associates

Yes, it is called proceeding by summons. It allows the police to mail the charges at a later date rather than bring you right in front of a judge for bail to be set. The officer did you a favor if the charges were mailed because most people taken before a judge at arrest are required to immediately pay bail or be incarcerated.

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Answered on 2/04/15, 1:27 pm


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