Looking for a free or very reduced cost attorney to help with a first offense petite larceny warrant before I turn myself in to Chesterfield VA
Asked on Jul 09th, 2018 on Criminal Law - Virginia
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I was accused of stealing diapers for my son and I don't want a charge to affect my future employment or education, and I was told it's best to go in with a gameplan before my official arrest
If it is a misdemeanor charge then in all likelihood they probably will not even want to interview you about it. They will most likely just want to serve you with the paperwork and set an arraignment date. But you should keep in mind that if they do wish to interview you about it, that you are required under the law to assert your right against self-incrimination. So that means that you have to tell them that you do not wish to say anything that might incriminate you. Typically an attorney is not an appointed until you go to your arraignment date. The magistrate typically will not allow an attorney to go with you in the "booking" area. At your arraignment date the judge will consider your financial status and determine whether you're eligible for court-appointed counsel.
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