Ok, so I was (unfortunately) convicted of something - nothing big, but whatever. So I have been waiting and waiting to receive a court date and have yet to be contacted by ANYONE. Not even my lawyer. I've never been in trouble before. Should I be worried? It been 3 months. Serious answers only, please.
2007-01-04 12:10:18 · 20 answers · asked by melissa_marie45 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
P.S. I wasn't given any way to contact my lawyer. The person that I committed the crime against didn't press charges, but I was put in jail anyway.
2007-01-04 12:15:16 · update #1
I think you may have jumped the gun a little....If you were convicted you would or SHOULD have already had a lawyer. I you were put in jail..
and was just released....no prob
If you went to "FIRST APPEARANCE" at that time you would have the formal charges read and bail set...
Then if you are bailed out...you will get junk mail from lawyers trying to get you to hire them..
IF you didn't make bail...you get a chance to hire your own lawyer or get a Public Defender (IF you get a PD...just go ahead and make arrangements to go to jail)...
After this you have docket day, plea etc etc...but all these dates will be provided to you....
If you have not gone through any of the above...you're in the clear...
Since you mentioned something about the person you committed the crime against...could it be that you did something the cops came...arrested you...spent a night or so in the pen..then was just released?
If this was the case, thats no where close to a conviction, the person was supposed to go down to the station and press charges...which they didn't do so you were released and everything was dropped...
All you are really going to get is speculation because we don't know the situation....but i hope this helps...
2007-01-04 14:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by Rasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would absolutely contact the lawyer, or at least his secretary, to make sure that nothing got lost in the Holiday mail. Other than that, courts can get backed up and take a long time.
Peace!
2007-01-04 20:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If nobody is contacting you, you need to contact your lawyer, and if you got out of jail it is usually required to keep in touch with your lawyer, espically a public defender every 2 weeks to a month...I would contact your lawyer, and if they are not responding, go to the clerk of courts which should be in the courthouse and ask them what is going on
2007-01-04 20:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on were live. In NYC were the courts are always busy its takes a while and in a small town it will be quick. So I suggest calling your lawyer or the courthouse and ask questions about your case and maybe you might get an answer.
2007-01-04 20:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mac_Daddy_Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really does depend on what you did. Was it a misdemeanor or a felony? If you have never been in trouble that is a definite plus! But you NEED a lawyer if you are being faced with felony charges. If it is a misdemeanor ask for advice from those who have walked in your shoes. Good luck dealing with those bastards!
2007-01-04 20:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by Nina1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melissa,
You can find out easily enough by contacting the Justice Court in which you were arraigned.
They will put you in direct contact with the correct clerk and by doing a simple search in their system using your name only, they will be able to determine instantly if you are on their court docket.
That's real simple.
2007-01-04 20:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by Papillion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were convicted of something, ask your lawyer what or when the sentencing court appearance is or the fine.
2007-01-04 20:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those kind of "things" take a long time. If you have already have a lawyer, you shouldn't worry too much, but they are the ones you should be calling..
2007-01-04 20:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were convicted then you either pleaded guilty or werew found guilty by trial. So you're not convicted yet. It sounds like you never even got charged.
Call the D.A.'s office in the county you live in and ask them if there are any pending charges against you.
2007-01-04 20:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by Curious George 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well as much as I hate to say this if you really are supposed to go to court you WILL unless you are contacted other wise but you should probably read up on all your legal rights and stuff
good luck
2007-01-04 20:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by William Tennson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋