how can the state throw posssesion charges on me if I didnt posses anything because I'm already in jail?
106745
I would imagine there's more to the story than just this.  Why don't you post some additional details, and then we can develop a better answer.  Just a brief summary of what is going on should do.  I can offer you an answer based just on what you've asked, but there's no point without having a better idea of the facts of your case.\n\nAnd - don't tell me anything other than what the state is alleging.  In other words, don't tell me you've got a ton  of explosives buried in your back yard.  You can tell me the state says you do, but don't you tell me yourself.
681906
They put you in Jail until you pay. Sort of like Suspending a Teen from school for 3 days because they Skipped once. If you see what I saying?\nBUT, usually you can call the Court Clerk and make payment arrangements. IF, not, they do not come looking for you. Normally, if you get pulled over for some reason, the Officer will find this out then. Impound your car and take you to Jail!
609436
so i take it u were arrested for this?  okay, a $10 item is like theft in the 3rd degree.  it's like petty theft.  nothing warranting a big to do.  if the store is pressing charges, then yeah, u will have to do the whole court thing.  get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY.  Request a court appointed one if u can't afford it.  Plead NOT GUILTY during ur first court appearance (arraignment).  The burden is on the state to prove its case.  Don't hand it over on a silver platter.  Things can happen by the time u r  scheduled to go to trial.  Charges could be dismissed due to lack of evidence, etc.  Ok, if things don't go ur way, and u eventually agree to a plea deal, u will NOT get jail time for a $10 theft.  the justice dept has much bigger fish to fry (like rapists, child molesters, etc.) than to imprison u for your petty theft.  U will just have to pay restitution (in other words, pay the store $10 for its loss) and court fees.  U will be put on probation and likely have to do a few community service hours.  If u r lucky, u will be able to swing a "deferred sentence" whereby u will NOT have this on your record if u "keep your nose clean" from problems for a designated amt of time.
545548
Names and types of charges depend on the state,\nThe charge you named was not even a charge in states I have worked,  there would be resisting arrest and failure to follow the instructions of a officer.  Those would be the only two choices.\n\nSo you need to specify more what state.
168976
Call the police.  Even if it'll make U a suspect, U can't be charged with a crime until enough evidence has been gathered to prove your innocence (or your guilt).  Most importantly, be ready to testify as a witness @ the stand or have a good attorney represent U and support your case if someone tries to frame U.  Anything could happen and U need to be prepared for these uneventful cases.
855844
no, call your probation officer, and if you can't make it back on time for court make sure you notify your probation officer if you don't you can be arrested for failure to appear in court
945743
check your local state stautes but yes - if it was done without consent - charges could be pressed.
342789
none... they can arrest anyone they want to.... however, they need something to hold you on and that is another story.... but to arrest you and haul you to jail... they need nothing other than their desire to do it. They are the law and that is the bottom line... but they need to charge you with something in a certain amount of time although they can hold you without charging you for probably 24 hours... or so... depending on where you are located. \nMany foreign countries can pick you up and hold you forever..... and probably no one but them will know you even exist.... be glad you are in the US... you at least have a chance at defending yourself in court....
895555
Yes.  It depends on the charge and your location.  Go to a search engine and type in the name of your state, then 'state judiciary home page' and hit 'search'.  It should pull up the home page with the laws for your state.  You can look at the laws regarding abuse, sentencing, etc.  If someone is being abused, you need to talk to them and help them find the strength to leave themselves.  Otherwise they'll just go back because that's what they know, that's what's safe.  I've been there.  Be there for them.  Talk to them.  There are also restraining orders, which can be taken out at your local court house.  They're very cheap and affordable.  The police are also more than happy to put a trespassing warrant on your property for you, so if somebody walks onto your lawn, you can simply phone and have them removed without dirtying your hands.  Good luck.
247267
get a lawyer.... I dout youll see jail time over a little grass.
868190
try to call and explain to them what happen and get a answer from the courts, you might have a warrent out for your arrest,or you can go to the court house and see the judge and explain but have at least a 100.00 dollars for bail
625890
What state are you located in?  Could be probation for a while.  Up to 28 days in a county jail... or fine of up to $5000. Note, going to jail is very rare and highely improbable.. dont worry you might just get probation  or fined/
1020163
You can call the police department and ask them to check for warrants.  depending where you are living now and what the warrants are for they may or may not extradite for them
600290
I have been arrested 3 times. I was a bad teenager. 2 of the arrests were for shoplifting. The first shoplifting I tried to steal a can of formula for my baby. I had no money and had just moved to that state and knew no one. When I was sitting in the back of Wal-Mart waiting for the cop to come and get me the Wal-Mart people gave me a bunch of baby clothes, diapers, wipes and formula for my son. Then they sent me off to jail. I spent 18 hours there. Right when I got out of there I was about to call someone to give me a ride, when some cops walked up to me and arrested me. They realized I had a speeding ticket that I had never paid from 3 years earlier. They took me to a different jail, which was worse than the first one. I was there for 6 days because I had an out of state drivers license and they didn't want to let me get out on bond for fear of me going back to that state and not paying. So I had to stay in jail til the court date. My third time was shoplifting once again, but that time it was just for the thrill of it. It was hair dye.LOL The cop handcuffed me and took me to jail. Got my statement and info and fingerprints and pic. He asked me if I had ever shoplifted before and I said no. He believed me and obviously couldn't find my previous record of it, so he just let me go home without doin time. I learned my lesson anyway though. That was the last time I ever stole anything.
437228
Depends on the jurisdiction and the discretion of the arresting officer.\n\nSome agencies issue a summons, others incarcerate you, and some do both.  It also depends on how much pot you have on you.  Many people also neglect to think of the paraphernalia also, but you can be charged with that as well.  Remember also that if you drive while under the influence of drugs, you can be charged with a DWI(drugs) as well.\n\nDear Old Dad
881210
But that isn't what you did, just have a "couple beers."  You are underage AND you got yourself arrested.  So, knock off that innocent act.  You know what you did.\n\nYes...they can violate you.  They can also add to your probation, add to your original sentence, send you to rehab-conditional on your successful completion, etc.  You signed paperwork agreeing to do what they asked in order to be able to NOT be incarcerated.  \n\nHey....no matter what...if you can't take the punishment, then don't screw up.
527239
There really isn't anything u can do. U got cold busted so u can't lie about it.