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Drug Charges And Failure To Appear Could Land Rapper DMX In Jail

By Walin & Klarich

DMX will need to hire a very good criminal defense attorney if he wants to stay out of jail as a bench warrant is likely going to be issued for his arrest. Rapper DMX was to appear in court for drug crimes on August 12, 2008 and it was reported that he failed to appear. A bench warrant may now be issued for his arrest. When someone is accused of a serious felony offense, it is critical that they obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the court where the case is pending. In some cases in California your criminal defense attorney can appear on your behalf without you having to appear in court. California Penal Code Section 977 provides that in most misdemeanor offenses your lawyer can appear on your behalf at all court hearings and this means you do not have to appear...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on August 13, 2008 (boomark / email).