A criminal citation or criminal summons by mail with a promise to appear in court at a particular date and time indicates that law enforcement has or will be forwarding their reports and recommendation to the District Attorney to file criminal charges against you. A criminal charge can lead to a criminal conviction on your record which can have potentially harmful consequences.  It is important to know your rights and options before, during and after criminal proceedings.  If you can, you should consult an attorney prior to your arraignment date (the first court date in a criminal proceeding).  Do not talk with anyone about your case or your arrest, unless you are consulting a criminal defense attorney.  Call our office at 530-823-7700 or 916-596-2700 or contact us for a free consultation today.