I am not sure what to do, I got arrested for attempting to cash a check that was fraudant. I did not know it was. A “mystery shopper” scam i guess.
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I am not sure what to do, I got arrested for attempting to cash a check that was fraudant. I did not know it was. A “mystery shopper” scam i guess.
The check was for $4,000. I go to court in July. Should I get an attorney appointed by the court? Will I be able to meet with that attorney before my trial date? I have received alot of letters in the mail, and all of them say that the quicker you get an attorney, the better chance of not filing charges.. is that true?
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Yes, indeed, you should have an attorney ready to go in July. You need to do some research as to the company that issued the check to you and see if they are being investigated. If you google "Mystery shopping scams" a lot will pop up. Snopes.com is also a good source. Bring all the information you can gather with you to the meeting with the lawyer, including a copy of the ad you responded to, your bill to the company that shows what you did, etc. You can go down to legal services and check out your eligibility. Good luck.
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