QUESTION
Why do I need to get fingerprinted if I have not been charged yet and will I be arrested when I go in for the fingerprinting?
Asked on May 28th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Nevada
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I received a misdemeanor when I was pulled over but was not arrested. I received a court date in the mail as well as an Order for Fingerprinting to be done before the court date. I don't have any past criminal history.
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Michael J. Breczinski
All people charged with crimes get fingerprinted. This is standard everywhere.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
You need to be fingerprinted because you were not arrested and booked which is the normal procedure.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:48 PM
You have to get booked, which has nothing to do with what will happen in court. You need to hire a lawyer pal.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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They want you fingerprinted so that you are identified to the crime. You should get a lawyer to check the information you have received.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 3:57 PM
The fingerprinting is to establish your identity. This will be checked against the person on the ID you showed at the stop. If you were not arrested at the time of the stop and your fingerprint comes back negative for warrants, you will not be arrested.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
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This a procedure they hope that you will cooperate with even though it is a court order. You can wait and state your objection in court.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:24 AM