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- How do I find out the name of my Public Defender?
- How can I get the services of a Public Defender?
- I have been told I have a Conflict Attorney, what does that mean?
- How can I contact my conflict attorney?
- If I am arrested for drug possession, is there a way to have my criminal case dismissed?
- If I am arrested, should I talk to the police?
- If the police don't read me my rights, can I get my case dismissed?
- How can I find out what courtroom my case is being heard in?
- What is an Arraignment?
- What is a preliminary hearing?
- What if I fail to appear at my hearing?
- What do I do if I know I have a warrant?
- What do I do if I am picked up on a warrant?
- What can I expect if I am arrested?
- What is probation and what happens if I violate it?
- What is bail?
- How do I go about getting my records sealed?
- Are Public Defenders attorneys?
- Where and how do I pay court ordered fees for the Public Defender?
- What is the difference between a Public Defender and a District Attorney?
- Can I file my own motions in court?
- Where can I find the County Law Library?
- If I am a victim of a crime, can the Public Defender's Office represent me?
- What language services are available?
- Do Public Defenders have the same obligations as private attorneys?
- Can the Public Defender's office represent me on my traffic ticket?
- How do I get my case investigated?
- How do I find someone who is in the Washoe County jail?
- How can I visit someone who is in the Washoe County jail?
- How do I visit a state prison?
- What happens if I am charged with a Juvenile offense?
- If Juvenile charges are filed against you, you have the right to a lawyer
- How does a Juvenile case start?
- What happens if I am arrested (juvenile)?
- What is a detention hearing (juvenile)?
- What should I wear to my hearing?
- What is a plea hearing (juvenile)?
- What is a dispositional hearing (juvenile)?
- What is emancipation?
- What should I do if I am in an abusive situation?
- What should I do if my family breaks up?
- Como puedo conseguir los servicios de un Defensor Publico?
- Como me entero del nombre de mi Abogado Defensor Publico?
- He sido informado que yo tengo un 'Abogado de Conflicto', que significa esto?
- Como puede ponerme en contacto con un abogado de conflicto?
- Si yo soy arrestado por posesion de drogas, existe alguna forma de que mi caso criminal sea deshechado?
- Si yo soy arrestado debo hablar con la policia?
- Si la polcia no me lee mis derechos, puedo tener mi caso deshechado?
- Como puedo saber en que corte esta mi caso?
- Que es la lectura de la acusacion?
- Que es una audiencia preliminary?
- Que sucede si no me presento?
- Que hago si yo se que tengo una orden de arresto?
- Que hago si me arrestan por una orden de arresto?
- Que puedo esperar si yo soy arrestado?
- Que es libertad vigilada y que sucede si yo violo la libertad vigilada?
- Que es una fianza
- Los Defensores Publicos son abogados?
- Cual es la diferencia entre un Defensor Publico y un Fiscal del Distrito?
- Puedo registrar mi propia peticion en la corte?
- Donde puedo encontrar la Biblioteca de Leyes del Condado?
- Si yo soy victima de un crimen, puedo ser representado por la Oficina de los Defensores Publicos?
- Cuales servicios de lenguajes son disponibles?
- Los Defensores Publicos tienen las mismas obligaciones que los abogados privados?
- Puede la Oficina de Defensores Publicos representarme en una citacion de trafico?
- Como consigo que mi caso sea investigado?
- Como encuentro a alguien que esta en la carcel del Condado?
- Como puedo visitar a alguien que esta en la carcel del Condado?
- Como visito la prision del estado?
- Que sucede si yo tengo un cargo de una Ofensa Juvenil?
- Si usted es culpado de cargos juveniles usted tiene derecho a un abogado
- Como comienza un Caso Juvenil:
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What do I do if I am picked up on a warrant?
If you are arrested on a warrant, you should follow the advice given to any person that is arrested; ask to talk to your attorney. If you are arrested on a warrant for an offense that involves a case where a Public Defender was appointed, please call our office at 775-337-4800.