how can i defend myself from a summons to plead in a theft 2 and forgery . i didnt do it and dont have any idea what even happend 5 mths ago

how can i defend myself from a summons to plead in a theft 2 and forgery . i didnt do it and dont have any idea what even happend 5 mths ago

what kind of situation could have happened ?why hasnt anybody asked or informed me of this crime 5 months ago so i could have aided in the investigation or at least taken some action to protect myself from any otherproblems.instead they want me to plead to a crime i had no knowledge about until 6 days ago.i have no money on foodstamps waiting on eligibilty review to get medical from welfare so i can work.its arraignment so i can only plead not discuss case right?i had a failure to appear years ago so cant get a p.r.so i just let them take me into costudy?and then what?

Asked on April 27, 2009 under Criminal Law, Washington

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