Legal Assistance For C Felony Charges

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im being charged with a c felony my dad is saying I opened a credit card in his name without him knowing I have a recording of the credit card company and my dad from five years ago he told them that I was paying the bill and I was I’ve never had the card he’s the only one with it we used it once and he new it I’ve just went through a bad divorce and my ex has been telling my dad and everybody else I need help that I’m on drugs I’m not and I’ve never been in trouble with drugs my dad is wanting me to go to rehab and I don’t need help or rehab so the prosecutor has offered me drug court probation and up to 180 days in jail I’ve not committed any crime it’s all gear say and I’ve got court Friday and the case between my dad and the credit card company case has been closed I’ve never been in any trouble besides speeding I’m 45 years old and never been in trouble and I don’t know what to do/
Do you have a legal representative to help you present your evidence in court? It's crucial to have legal representation in such cases.
only a court appointed lawyer I can’t afford to hire on and this lawyer will not meet with me until the morning of court/
What state are you in? This will help me provide more accurate information about your rights and the court process in your location.
arkansas/
What evidence do you have to support your claim? In Arkansas, identity theft is a serious crime and it's important to have substantial evidence to defend yourself.
I’ve got the recording of the conversation between my dad and credit card company him telling the lady I was paying his bill/
What is the nature of the charges against you? Are they related to identity theft or drug charges?
C felony saying I opened a credit card in his name. Financial identity fraud - transfer financial info through another person/
What is the exact date and time of your court hearing? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
*-*-* time *:* am/
What is the name and location of the court where your hearing will take place?
montgomery co. Court house/
The Montgomery County Courthouse in Arkansas is located at * Highway * E, Mt Ida, AR *. You can contact them at (*) *-*.
* Fairgrounds road Mt Ida ar. *-*-*/
The Montgomery County Courthouse in Arkansas is located at * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. You can contact them at *-*-*. It's important to have your evidence ready for your hearing.
ok/
Have you shared the recording with your court-appointed lawyer?

General Information:
- In Arkansas, identity theft is a Class C felony.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.
we sent it to him but hasn’t responded and I can’t get ahold of him he will not meet up with me until the morning of court/
Have you tried contacting your lawyer's office or sending an email? It's important to ensure they have all the necessary evidence before your court date.
yes/
Have you received any confirmation that your lawyer has received the recording?

General Information:
- It's crucial to confirm receipt of evidence with your lawyer.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.
no can’t get an reply/
It's important to keep trying to reach your lawyer. If you can't, consider contacting the court to explain the situation. They may be able to provide assistance.
I have and they told me to bring the recording/
What is the format of the recording and do you have multiple copies of it?

General Information:
- Always have multiple copies of your evidence.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.
It’s a phone recording and I’ve only have it on my phone/
Can you transfer the recording to a secure location like an email or cloud storage for backup? In Arkansas, it's crucial to have multiple copies of your evidence.
yes/
Explanation: It's important to have backups of your evidence.

General Information:
- Always keep backups of your evidence.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.

Have you made a backup of the recording now?
Yes it’s in a email/
That's great. It's important to have multiple copies of your evidence.

- Always keep backups of your evidence.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.

Have you considered seeking legal aid services in Arkansas?
I don’t know how/
You can contact the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (*) *-*. They provide free legal aid to eligible individuals.
ok thank you/
You're welcome, Rochelle. Remember:

- Keep multiple copies of your evidence.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.
- Center for Arkansas Legal Services: (*) *-*.
ok thanks/
You're welcome, Rochelle. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Remember to stay prepared and organized for your court date. Good luck!
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Have you informed the court about your difficulty in communicating with your court-appointed lawyer?

General Information:
- It's important to inform the court if you're having issues with your legal representation.
- Montgomery County Courthouse: * Fairgrounds Road, Mt Ida, AR. Contact: *-*-*.
yes they’re very unhelpful/