Asked 8 months ago - Orlando, FL
FlagI was arrested for drinking 1.000 feet from a pub, This is the first time I've been arrested I just moved to the US from Puerto Rico a month ago and didn't know it was against the law to drink in public here in the states. I have received a letter for a court date it said (jail arraignment). Does this mean that I'm going back to jail and I will be released on another day? I have dates for jail arraignment November 1 and arraignment December 4. What does this mean I'm very clueless this being my first arrest. Will a lawyer be of good use in this case? I went before a judge while I was in jail if I had been bailed out a few hours I never would have had to go before the judge, what should I do, and what is going on?
Your arraignment date would have been 11-1-12 but you bonded out and now it is 12-4-12. Yes, you need a lawyer.
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Paying bail led to your release from jail but doesnt always put an end to a criminal matter. You should contact the court to determine if you have to appear for both court dates (it may be that your arraignment would have been November 1 if you were in jail and is now December 4 because you have bailed out). Then contact a lawyer in your area who handles criminal matters; many will offer a free initial consultations. Do not go to court without first having spoken to an attorney.
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