charges
I was caught shoplifting and signed the civil damages lwetter. After the pd took me into custody but gave me a certificate of release, not booking me oir pressing charges. Can the store still press charges after te fact?
Re: charges
Generally the district attorney has 1 full year to file charges against someone alleging a crime has been committed. It sounds like you went through a "cite & release" which means you were cited for a misdemeanor and instead of booking you they released you because you promised to appear in court on a certain day and time or that you would appear when notified of the time and place. Since the Police were called I believe the district attorney will file charges against you for petty theft (under $400.00) and you will have to decide what to do at that time. I suggest you contact an attorney and get proactive in fighting your case and asserting your rights. Good Luck
Re: charges
Generally the district attorney has 1 full year to file charges against someone alleging a crime has been committed. It sounds like you went through a "cite & release" which means you were cited for a misdemeanor and instead of booking you they released you because you promised to appear in court on a certain day and time or that you would appear when notified of the time and place. Since the Police were called I believe the district attorney will file charges against you for petty theft (under $400.00) and you will have to decide what to do at that time. I suggest you contact an attorney and get proactive in fighting your case and asserting your rights. Good Luck
Re: charges
Generally the district attorney has 1 full year to file charges against someone alleging a crime has been committed. It sounds like you went through a "cite & release" which means you were cited for a misdemeanor and instead of booking you they released you because you promised to appear in court on a certain day and time or that you would appear when notified of the time and place. Since the Police were called I believe the district attorney will file charges against you for petty theft (under $400.00) and you will have to decide what to do at that time. I suggest you contact an attorney and get proactive in fighting your case and asserting your rights. Good Luck
Re: charges
Generally the district attorney has 1 full year to file charges against someone alleging a crime has been committed. It sounds like you went through a "cite & release" which means you were cited for a misdemeanor and instead of booking you they released you because you promised to appear in court on a certain day and time or that you would appear when notified of the time and place. Since the Police were called I believe the district attorney will file charges against you for petty theft (under $400.00) and you will have to decide what to do at that time. I suggest you contact an attorney and get proactive in fighting your case and asserting your rights. Good Luck
Re: charges
Generally the district attorney has 1 full year to file charges against someone alleging a crime has been committed. It sounds like you went through a "cite & release" which means you were cited for a misdemeanor and instead of booking you they released you because you promised to appear in court on a certain day and time or that you would appear when notified of the time and place. Since the Police were called I believe the district attorney will file charges against you for petty theft (under $400.00) and you will have to decide what to do at that time. I suggest you contact an attorney and get proactive in fighting your case and asserting your rights. Good Luck
