Can they file charges and arraignment date at same time?
Question Details: Arrested june 6, was not charged or on doctet on 1st court date givin on ticket. I called July 22 still no charges. Now I recieved a letter saying filing date July 29 and reason initial arraignment schedualed. Next day they mailed me letter saying court date passed and new arraignment for aug. How can they charge me, arraign me and get it reset the same day. Does the prosecutor have to see judge to get it postponed. Should I have been notified?
I am an attorney licensed in MO. Frequently the prosecutor will ask a judge to continue a case if it has been filed too late to notify the defendant. As long as a warrant did not issue, it should not substantially affect your rights. I need more information to fully advise you. Feel free to email me at sean@roadlawyer.net or call me at 913 441 5025.
--Sean Santoro
Sometimes the arresting officer does not turn his tickets in on a timely basis, and the court date is postponed. Other times there are other reasons. The fact is thatyou are facing a serious charge and you need to hire the very best criminal defense attorney that you can afford. Good luck.
