I was arrested and charged with a crime. After looking into my background the state upped the charge. Online it says that this coming court date is scheduled for a presentment. What does that mean? I am already out on bond, can they make me pay more to stay out now that they upped the charge? This is happening in Illinois if that makes a difference. Thanks.
2007-07-10 06:10:20 · 4 answers · asked by brotherless27 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
my lawyer will be back by the time the court date
2007-07-10 06:41:01 · update #1
the day of the court date, thats why i cant ask him
2007-07-10 06:41:24 · update #2
This sounds like it may have been a drug charge.
In my own state a first time possession case is a misdemeanor of which you will be placed in jail with a bond set.
However, upon any subsequent arrest after a first offense conviction ups the offense to a felony!
Felonies are presented to grand juries at which time once the grand jury finds sufficient probable cause...true bills the case and issues a warrant for your arrest!
There is nothing you or your attorney can do until such time as the grand jury meets and either true bills or no bills the case. If the case is true billed....THEN....your attorney can start doing his job!
If you have further questions, feel free to email me directly.
2007-07-10 06:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRESENTMENT - The written notice taken by a grand jury of any offence, from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them at the suit of the government upon such presentment, when 'proper, the officer emloyed to prosecute, afterwards frames a till of indictment, which is then sent to the grand jury, and they find it to be a true bill. In an extended sense presentments include not only what is properly so called, but also inquisitions of office, and indictments found by a grand jury.
2007-07-10 06:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly my friend the law is one unto itself!. Get another lawyer asap. I think the presentment meas documents going to court before the trial can begin. Try and ask if you can have an adjournment until your lawyer gets back. The very best of luck to you.
2007-07-10 06:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by marfy 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You need to contact your lawyer's office and ask for a referral.
2007-07-10 06:14:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋