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That makes sense. It's a plus for the state as well, since it's not like they're going to let him make bail. Any time up to the trial he'll just spend in jail
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appearance ticket
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A quick definition of appearance ticket:
An appearance ticket is a piece of paper given to someone by the police that tells them they have to go to court on a certain day to answer for something they did wrong, like breaking a traffic law. It's like a reminder to go to court and explain what happened.
A more thorough explanation:
An appearance ticket is a document issued by a court or police officer that requires a person to appear in court on a specific date and time to defend against a stated charge. It is also known as a citation.
- If you get pulled over for speeding, the police officer may issue you an appearance ticket to appear in court and defend against the charge.
- If you are a witness in a court case, the court may issue you an appearance ticket to appear in court and testify.
These examples illustrate how an appearance ticket is used to require someone to appear in court and defend against a charge or fulfill a legal obligation.