Is there any way to contact the District Attorneys office and inquire what charges are being filed against me?

Contacting the DA for this purpose doesn't sound like good idea to me. If they're not thinking of adding charges, why even raise the possibility? Chances are, the DA charged you with everything they could think of, with the idea of dropping, not adding charges, when it comes time for them to put their case together. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship.

I agree with the previous answer and wish to add that I've seen this happen before. If the defendant calls the DA, the DA then looks at the case closer and sometimes wasn't aware of some fact that the person said in the conversation. Usually the defendant thinks that by explaining the situation it will help them. This is seldom, if ever, the case - I've only seen it lead the DA to adding more charges, and many times more serious charges. I'm seen a petty theft (misdemeanor) become a petty theft with a prior (felony) once when someone tried to explain to the DA the way things really were. Take Note: Common Sense and this environment (the internet) require me to remind everyone that this answer isn't legal advice, and shouldn't be relied upon. Remember-every state has different laws, rules and regulations and each person's situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a thorough evaluation and review of all the facts and documents at issue, including potential investigation. By answering or posting information here, it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. Good luck with your situation. Matthew Williamson

Since you're already in the process, it doesn't hurt to call the DA - BUT, you might as well call the clerk's office to get the same info, and not expose yourself to making incriminating statements. Just ask what additional charges there, if any.

You say you want to find out what you are "being charged with at [your] next court date." How do you know you will have a court date? Were you arrested? Did the police officer or sheriff's deputy give you a citation? When is your next court date? If I were you, I would not call the DA or City Attorney's office, but, instead, I would call the court clerk's office. If the prosecutor filed anything against you, the court likely has a record of it, and you can ask the court clerk if there are charges filed, what they are, and when your next court date is. If you were never arrested or cited into court by law enforcement, and the DA, City Attorney, or Court have not sent you a letter advising you to appear in court, there is a chance that, if the prosecutor filed charges against you, they got the judge to issue an arrest warrant. Again, the court clerk should be able to tell you if there is a warrant outstanding for your arrest, and, if so, you will need to appear in court to take care of the warrant. You say you cannot afford a lawyer, and, being that is the case, when you appear in court, I STRONGLY recommend that you do NOT represent yourself, but, when your name is called, ask to talk to the Public Defender. Good luck with your case. DISCLAIMER: This posting is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to constitute legal advice or establish an attorney client relationship.