My question involves criminal law for the state of:
ARIZONA
Good evening,
My matter is coming up rather quickly and its been eating my stomach up so I thought I would start here; A quick rundown of what the accusations are...
Currently, my attorney has been attending (2 exactly) court in my behalf for a misdemeanor shoplift charge less than $400
During such time, my surveilence cams brought to my attention one day, two detectives at my front door. One week later, a PD postcard notice in the mail to contact Det. WHATSHISFACE about my case #: *****-*** (obviously unrelated to the above)
I contacted my lawyer who advised me for an additional $1500 could findout what they wanted. So of course I proceeded and my attorney came back with the findings:
Investigating a seperate incident involving more serious felony charges but tying it also together with the above charge(without going into too much detail, I hope I havent lost you already)
Now, for my IMMEDIATE question; My lawyer made contact with the Det. and got little info, then gets ahold of me and tells me, "The detective wants to actively pursue you(me). I can try to get a self-surrender date setup for 2-3 weeks to buy some time." In which I agreed and now that my 2-3 weeks are just about up, I and my family are still wondering:
1.) What am I self surrendering to? Without a warrant, without stepping foot in a court and being ordered by a judge anything, how can I even self surrender?
2.) With my attorney being a retainer fee-based lawyer, can she legally not give me advice on this case until I have paid the retainer (half of the entire amount) up front?
Any questions will answer to my best ability.
Thank you
ARIZONA
Good evening,
My matter is coming up rather quickly and its been eating my stomach up so I thought I would start here; A quick rundown of what the accusations are...
Currently, my attorney has been attending (2 exactly) court in my behalf for a misdemeanor shoplift charge less than $400
During such time, my surveilence cams brought to my attention one day, two detectives at my front door. One week later, a PD postcard notice in the mail to contact Det. WHATSHISFACE about my case #: *****-*** (obviously unrelated to the above)
I contacted my lawyer who advised me for an additional $1500 could findout what they wanted. So of course I proceeded and my attorney came back with the findings:
Investigating a seperate incident involving more serious felony charges but tying it also together with the above charge(without going into too much detail, I hope I havent lost you already)
Now, for my IMMEDIATE question; My lawyer made contact with the Det. and got little info, then gets ahold of me and tells me, "The detective wants to actively pursue you(me). I can try to get a self-surrender date setup for 2-3 weeks to buy some time." In which I agreed and now that my 2-3 weeks are just about up, I and my family are still wondering:
1.) What am I self surrendering to? Without a warrant, without stepping foot in a court and being ordered by a judge anything, how can I even self surrender?
2.) With my attorney being a retainer fee-based lawyer, can she legally not give me advice on this case until I have paid the retainer (half of the entire amount) up front?
Any questions will answer to my best ability.
Thank you
Arrest Procedure: Self Surrender Without a Warrant Issued and Before Being Charged with Anything
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