I was arrested for a warrant but I was not read my rights and all they told me about the warrant was it was grand theft lowed to a misdemeanor but
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I was arrested for a warrant but I was not read my rights and all they told me about the warrant was it was grand theft lowed to a misdemeanor but
No one will tell me what I did to get the warrant…. How can I find out why I had a warrant before my court date? Thanks
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Although being "read your rights" or receiving your "miranda rights" appears important on many legal television shows, the reality is that not having been read your rights usually only comes into play if you say or do something incriminating. If the officers fail to read you your rights and then you do something to incriminate yourself, that incriminating evidence may later be subject to suppression (i.e., not allowed into evidence). However, if you do not incriminate yourself, the general rule is that the officers are not subsequently penalized for failing to read you your rights.
With respect to your warrant, I suggest retaining a criminal defense attorney. Once you have retained an attorney and he or she has filed an appearance on your behalf, he/she should have access to the prosecution's file, and all of the relevant documents, including the warrant for your arrest. Good luck.
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