QUESTION
What does it mean if I received a letter stating detention certificate?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2017 on Criminal Law - California
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I was arrested and charged with a felony. I had a $30,000.00 bail in which I had to get a bail bonds to get me out of jail.
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It means the State didn't file charges and so the arrest is now counted as a detention which is less serious than an arrest. If asked, "Have you ever been arrested?" the arrest you describe doesn't count as an arrest in determining your answer.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2017 at 7:15 PM