Is it permissible to be brought before a judge within 30 minutes of being arrested while under the influence of mind altering psychedelic controlled substances?
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Is it permissible to be brought before a judge within 30 minutes of being arrested while under the influence of mind altering psychedelic controlled substances?
Would it not effect the judges decision of the overall outcome of the case if you are not capable of
understanding the charges being put on you with no way of representing yourself?
Asked on June 27, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes... it is permissible, however, it sounds like you just went for an arraignment. An arraignment is a procedure which rarely affects the outcome of a case. It is basically where someone is told what they are being charged with. When they are released, they are usually given a copy of the arraignment sheet which includes the same information.
In the off-chance that you did make statements, then those statements could be subject to being suppressed because they were not made volunarily. If that is the case, you need to have an attorney help you file a motion to supress.
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