Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

on 12/16/2011 i was ginen a ticket for misdermeanor poss of marijuana and a court date for 02/01/2012 i go to court on that date and was not on calender .i went in clerks office and asked them to check when i was to be in court and she checked and told me she could not find anything so what do i do now


Asked on 2/03/12, 10:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sholeh Iravantchi The Law Offices of Sholeh Iravantchi

Generally for misdemeanor, the District Attorney has up to one year to file charges.

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Answered on 2/03/12, 11:04 pm
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

You may get a letter with a new court date, but, to be sure, follow up with the clerk's office or have an attorney do it for you. Sometimes, if charges are filed later, the person is not notified and an arrest warrant issues. Good luck!

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Answered on 2/03/12, 11:10 pm
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

You can probably do nothing. It is possible that you will get a notice in the mail but it is also possible that you won't be charged. If you are the anal type you may call the DA's office and check with them periodically. But make sure that your conversation is limited to the question, "Am I being charged?"

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Answered on 2/04/12, 2:05 am


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