What do I do if my citation stated only one misdeamenor charge and now I'm told da added a felony possession charge
The DA controls the charges. The police arrest you, do a report and then the DA decides what to charge.
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The DA controls the charges. The police arrest you, do a report and then the DA decides what to charge.
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It could not hurt to consult a lawyer, but as a victim, it's doubtful that you need one.
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