Billythebat337
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
On 12/22/12, I was detained, read my rights,issued a summons to appear in court by a Wildlife and Fisheries Agent for possesion on Poutpourri / Marijuana and drug paraphernalia and released. After hunting season ended, I contacted the DA's office to see if I could qualify for a pre-trial diversion program for 1st time, non violent offenders program. I went to school w/ the DA in that district, so I contacted him direct, explained my circumstances via e-mai and included a scanned copy of the Summons, and was subsequestly referred to the Assistant DA which runs that program. We set up a meeting for my inital enrollment for 2/15/13. I was forced to reschedule that meeting, but haven't done so yet. After reviewing the summons again, I realize that the date on the summons that was issued is Nov 22, 2012, Not Dec 22. Doesn't this make those charges null and void? I can prove that I was elsewhere on 11/22/12. If so, should I request directly from the DA's office to have the charges dropped or dismissed, or should I go ahead with my scheduled court appearance on 3/14/13 and plead not guilty?
Your advise is appreciated.
On 12/22/12, I was detained, read my rights,issued a summons to appear in court by a Wildlife and Fisheries Agent for possesion on Poutpourri / Marijuana and drug paraphernalia and released. After hunting season ended, I contacted the DA's office to see if I could qualify for a pre-trial diversion program for 1st time, non violent offenders program. I went to school w/ the DA in that district, so I contacted him direct, explained my circumstances via e-mai and included a scanned copy of the Summons, and was subsequestly referred to the Assistant DA which runs that program. We set up a meeting for my inital enrollment for 2/15/13. I was forced to reschedule that meeting, but haven't done so yet. After reviewing the summons again, I realize that the date on the summons that was issued is Nov 22, 2012, Not Dec 22. Doesn't this make those charges null and void? I can prove that I was elsewhere on 11/22/12. If so, should I request directly from the DA's office to have the charges dropped or dismissed, or should I go ahead with my scheduled court appearance on 3/14/13 and plead not guilty?
Your advise is appreciated.
