I am facing charges of 2 counts of credit cardfraud in Jackson County MS. If I am committed what happens to the charges?
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I am facing charges of 2 counts of credit cardfraud in Jackson County MS. If I am committed what happens to the charges?
This is my 1st offense on this charge. I am a convicted felon for prescription forgery. My dad and I are addicted to Oxycontin and xanax. I suffer from Mental PTSD, Depression, and suicidal tendencies. If I am committed what will happen to these charges? Can they be dismissed. I need professional help and rehab. Do I need an attorney before being committed?
Asked on July 3, 2009 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you are a danger to yourself right now, that has to be your first priority; you need to sign yourself into the hospital on a voluntary commitment if that's what it takes for you to be safe.
Getting an attorney first isn't a bad idea if you can afford it and make it happen quickly enough, but I doubt that it's essential. Most mental hospitals and psychiatric units have social workers on staff who are used to dealing with getting court cases postponed for the patients.
While you're in treatment, please don't let embarrassment stop you from telling your doctor and therapist about the criminal charges. While your illness or illnesses don't excuse what you did, they are reasons for a court to look at you as something other than a bad person. Dealing with your mental illness and getting help, also, will not hurt you in most judges' eyes.
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