Can I contact the District of Attorney and plea this out or do I have to appear One- count of theft, one- count of forgery?

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I have three-count false information to workmen’s compensation. I was not notified of charges prior to being arrested on a FOJ. Am I going to jail?

Steven Raiser · Answer

You need to work through your attorney.

Michael J. Breczinski · Answer

Get an attorney the way you have written your question tells me that you really need one.

Ernest Lee · Answer

You need an attorney who can work out one plea for all your charges.

Leonard A. Kaanta · Answer

You need an attorney.

Jeffrey Pollock · Answer

Hire counsel so that you can turn yourself in on the warrant and then plead out to the charges.

Nathaniel Shafer · Answer

At some point you will have to appear in court to either plea or to enter a not guilty charge. A judge has to formally accept a guilty plea for it to be official, so you need to appear in court for that. You could potentially go to jail for the charges, but it depends on your criminal history and what the prosecutor is willing to accept as a plea.

Stephen Hebert · Answer

You will most likely have to be arrested, and, in turn, subject to some type of bond obligation.   Before turning yourself in, you should retain counsel and acquire the help of a close friend to assist with the bail process.

Francis Cowhig · Answer

Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. there are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your arrest.  He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.

Philip Hache · Answer

Jail is a possibility. You or your attorney needs to appear in court.  Get an attorney to fight the case and mitigate consequences.

Steven Alpers · Answer

Possibly, you need a lawyer to protect your rights and limit the charge you plead to and/or whether you have to go to jail.

Thomas Edward Gates · Answer

You must make a court appearance.  Yes, you may spend some jail time.

James Schoenberger · Answer

You will be arraigned on the charges and bail set. Personal recognizance (no bail)  is possible if you have no prior criminal history.

Gregory Casale · Answer

Unless you have a significant previous criminal history or the charges are more egregious than you have presented them, you should be able to avoid jail get by with some costs and probation. I am assuming you have adequate legal representation. I would not recommend going to court without good legal counsel.

James Osak · Answer

It all depends on the prosecutor. You'll probably have to appear.

Jeff Yeh · Answer

You could, but you would be the dumbest person on planet earth. Hire a lawyer and exerise your right  to remain silent. You will go to jail if you take the wrong steps, so tread carefully.

Timothy Klisz · Answer

Yes, you have to appear and yes, jail can be a possibility. Get an attorney right away.

Terry Nelson · Answer

Every crime carries jail time potential.  You can only "deal" with the charges in court, not directly with the DA?s office.  Your first court appearance is an arraignment, where you will plead not guilty, and set a next appearance date for PreTrial Conference where plea bargaining can occur.  When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do?  A little free advice:  exercise the 5th Amendment right to shut up and do not talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial.  Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential time and other penalties you face. While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right.  No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help you in your legal defense.  If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

Michael Palumbo · Answer

You are facing jail time and need counsel.

Michael Morgan · Answer

You will have to appear in court and there is no reasonable way to predict an outcome based on the small amount of information you have provided. Email transmissions to clients of this office presumably contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. The use, distribution, transmittal or re-transmittal by any unintended recipient of any communication is prohibited without our express approval in writing or by email.

Steven Fairlie · Answer

You should talk with a good lawyer before contacting the DA which could be a fatal mistake if you have a valid defense.

Jason P. Kutulakis · Answer

There is not enough information provided to answer your questions. Many factors impact a criminal sentence (for example - prior record).

Kathryn Hudson · Answer

It is never a good idea to represent yourself in a criminal matter, the prosecution's job is to exact the most punishment for the community as a deterrent. An attorney that practices criminal law in the court you are appearing will have a working relationship with the prosecuting attorney and be able to look at the specifics of your situation with the relevant law to get the best possible outcome, without this knowledge the lay person has a dangerous disadvantage.

Leonard Harden · Answer

You should get a criminal defense lawyer.  These are serious charges and require a serious defense.

Kevin Ellmann · Answer

Considering these are Felony charges, you should definitely consult with an attorney.  The likelihood of jail (or prison) depends on several factors including the strength of the State's case, your criminal history, and any other aggravating/mitigating factors.  But a Felony is not something to tackle on your own.

Gary Moore · Answer

You can avoid jail.  You can call me or some other experienced criminal lawyer.

Mark Bruce · Answer

Do not talk to law enforcement or the DA on this charge.  You should either hire a lawyer or ask for a public defender when the time for arraignment comes.  If you have already been arrested and released, you won't be reincarcerated until the case is finished.

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