Can you be arrested without a document stating you have a warrant for your arrest?

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   Cynthia Henley

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   Answered January 16, 2013 20:05. The officer arresting you need not show you any documentation. You need to hire a lawyer to represent you. The lawyer will have access to the reports on the case to determine the basis of the allegations against you. Perhaps you are a victim of identification fraud.
   
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   Carmine Giardino

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   Answered January 16, 2013 20:02. happens all the time. you will get the details when you go to court

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   Macy JaggersPro

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   Answered January 17, 2013 05:00. The officer doesn't have to show you a copy of the arrest warrant. When you are in custody, you are arraigned and informed of the charges by a magistrate. At this point, you need to hire a defense attorney. She will go through the discovery process and will be able to explain to you how the State is trying to make its case.

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