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Advice with my boyfriend...

deleted_user
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My boyfriend just recently was arrested 3 days ago....he is said to be in booking and got moved down to medium block. I am 18 and know nothing about this stuff. He is in there because he recieved a letter in the mail about a drug and alcohol class he missed and then he missed the hearing so they had a bench warrant for his arrest. I was wondering does anyone know If you miss a simple drug and alcohol class will you sit in there for a while? My step dad says the judge will probably throw out the case...IM so upset I dont know what to think it says on the paper the police gave me that he should have a hearing within 72 hours but today was 72 hours and I heard nothing? He owes no fines and all he did was miss a d/a class does neone know anything about this...please I need great advice I am new to all of this I know nothing
jody0385
jody0385
I have a feeling that all states are different in this area. But I would also think most likely he'll now be fined and assigned another class. I really wouldnt worry too much.. First thing Monday morning (not sure you could find too much out before then) call the station and find out when/if you can visit him... Then make another call to the courthouse (someone here can tell you what office I'm drawing a blank) and find out what the process is and if he's on any docket or will be brough up in chains. (sorry I say brought up, because at our courthouse jail is in the basement)..
Try not to worry too much, your dad is most likely right. He won't have to be there too much longer.. He has to have some sort of hearing in front of the judge to decide if he's to stay very long or not..
deleted_user
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Every state is different. My daughter was in a drug court program and when she missed anything they would usually give her a few days in jail as a consequence. This does not sound like your BF will sit there long. Sometimes it just takes a bit of time to get before the judge. Try not to worry and let us know.
Thinking good thoughts for you..
EllaBlue
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If he missed a class the court would consider that a VOP and that's automatic time served. Jails get backed up all the time so the 72 hours is just an estimated time. It usually doesn't start until he's completely thru the booking process. I would do some research about why he was arrested in the first place. Most court documents are open to the public.
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