Q: I'm charged with all misdemeanors traffic stuff and simple poss. Of cds not marj. But yet my case is in circuit Court
With no indictment or it being forwarded there by district Court I'm not understanding how it doesn't seem right
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A: Grand jury proceedings are secret. You may not, and frankly likely would not, be aware of an indictment. In a typical scenario, if the case began in the district court and was set for a preliminary hearing, the indictment would be revealed and read into the record. There are other less common methods that the case could originate in the circuit court, but, you mentioned a district court case. In any event, you are facing a circuit court trial. You should consult with a lawyer in a confidential setting.
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A: The only way to clarify the situation is to consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer, who can review the charges and what court they are pending in. You say they are all misdemeanors, but you may be misreading the charges.
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