I was just cited for criminal activity and given a promise to appear and/or I just received a criminal summons in the mail, what should I do?
A criminal citation or criminal summons by mail with a promise to appear in court at a particular date and time indicates that law enforcement has or will be forwarding their reports and recommendation to the District Attorney to file criminal charges against you. A criminal charge can lead to a criminal conviction on your record which can have potentially harmful consequences. It is important to know your rights and options before, during, and after criminal proceedings. If you can, you should consult an attorney prior to your arraignment date (the first court date in a criminal proceeding). Do not talk with anyone about your case or your arrest, unless you are consulting a criminal defense attorney. Call our office for a free consultation today.
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