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  1. #1
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    Default Going to Court

    Hi-
    I was wondering - I was caught shoplifting this past Saturday and told by the plainclothese officer in the store that I would be receiving a summons in the mail for a court date. Is there a possibility that I can call for an update to see if any charges have been pressed or to see if a summons will be sent to me, or do I have to just wait the estimated 30 days and check my mailbox? I'm asking because it is my first offense and a low amt.

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    panther10758 Guest

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    You can but its doubtful court would have paperwork this soon

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    Default Re: Going to Court

    Panther, Do you know what office I would call specifically?

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    panther10758 Guest

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    Court clerk

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    Maybe I should talk to a lawyer first before calling the clerk's office? I'm imagining a pile of papers and I'm in there somewhere but it's minor and because I call I put up a red flag so to speak for them to take a second look at it? Am I wrong?

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    panther10758 Guest

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    Talking with an Attorney is an excellent idea

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    Default Re: Going to Court

    I found an american civil liberties union office for my district that offeres free legal advice. I'm calling them first - thanks

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