Q: Will we have to appear in court?
We live over 300 miles from the county of the offense, My husband and I was charged with a controlled substance Marijuana paraphernalia. Officer said if we pay we don't have to appear in court. Will we have to appear?
A: Depends. I would need to see the citation that you were issued.
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A: You may not have to appear but it is in your best interest to get an attorney. Looking at the discovery will allow an attorney to see if there are any issues with the citation. There could be 4th amendment issues. In addition, paying a fine is a plea of guilty. This plea can be on your criminal history and may effect a litany of things in the future. So please please please hire an attorney. I hope this helps.
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