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  1. #1
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    Question Have I Been Charged?

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Louisiana

    I was arrested for Unauthorized entry in a dwelling, the police man didnt question me when he arrested me as i was in the apartment (i actually opened the door for them). i was booked and made bail within hours. My question is, when do they tell me my actual charges and when do i get to give my statement of the incident. As of yet i have received nothing from the police except when i got released the bond stated no to return to the apartment. This all happened so fast im not even sure whats going on with the situation.

    Will this go to court, and can i reduce the charge to misdemeanor trespassing?
    Should i call a lawyer now or when my charges have been set?

    P.S Im an international student and this is my first offense ever. So i have no idea how things are supposed to work.

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    Default Re: Have I Been Charged?

    Please can anyone give me any advice?

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    Default Re: Have I Been Charged?

    Your bond paper work should tell you what the charges are. The Police Dept will not notify your of anything, that is left up to the courts to do. If you used a bondsman, contact him about when or if there is a court date set.

    Also, as far as getting it dropped to a misdemeanor, I would get a lawyer a discuss your options with him.

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