What happens if I have been issued a citation to appear in D.C. Superior Court for an arraignment? A citation or a ticket requiring you to appear in court is the beginning of a criminal court proceeding. Citations are issued in lieu of you being arrested and fingerprinted if the police can ascertain and verify (1) your identity, (2) your address (3) that you have no outstanding warrants (4) the current offense is a misdemeanor (5) you’re not on probation/parole, and (6) your

I am charged with and arrested for soliciting a prostitute in D.C. what do I do? If you have been issued a citation for soliciting a prostitute you should consult immediately with an experienced trial attorney who practices criminal law in the District of Columbia. Section 22-2701of the D.C. Code makes it unlawful for “any person to engage in prostitution or to solicit for prostitution”. Prostitution is defined as inviting, enticing, offering, persuading, or agreeing to engag