can a person be convicted with a felony charge without an arrest
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can a person be convicted with a felony charge without an arrest
Asked on May 10, 2009 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
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B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes. A summons can be issued, instead of an arrest warrant, under the New Jersey Court Rules. If you have been given actual notice in court of your trial date, or signed a written acknowledgment of the trial date, the trial can proceed without you.
If you want more information, or if you are facing a felony charge, you should talk to a New Jersey criminal lawyer.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming that by "arrest" you mean the police must first come in and slap handcuffs on him and take him away. If that's what you mean, the answer is no, he can be convicted of a felony without that happening. For example, the grand jury can indict him, or he can work out a plea deal with the prosecutor, and he can go to court and plead guilty. No arrest but a felony conviction. While that can happen it is not very common.
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