Often times the police will issue a Desk Appearance Ticket (D.A.T.) in lieu of having the arrestee go through the entire arrest process. In these cases a ticket is given that requires an appearance on a particular date in criminal court. If you are given a D.A.T. you will return on that date to not only face the misdemeanor or violation charge, but you will see the judge for arraignment. While it is relatively rare, a DAT may charge you with a felony.

Although being issued a D.A.T. may not seem serious, that misguided belief could not be further from the truth. In fact, if you do not come to court on the required date it is very likely that a bench warrant will be issued for your immediate arrest. Therefore, you should take a D.A.T just as serious as a "regular" arrest and retain a skilled and experienced attorney to fight on your behalf.

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