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The short answer is: yes, you can be "charged" with those offenses. What they need is probable cause. That will get them an arrest warrant. With that, they'll come and pick you up. It doesn't matter if you were previously arrested for it. You need to hire an attorney immediately, to be honest. Don't call them and don't talk to them. Have all communications go through your attorney. If the cop was in plainclothes at the store, and all he could produce was a business card, then there is certainly an available defense to both charges.  What you got in the mail is very likely a summons. If you fail to appear on the date that's included, they will issue a warrant for your arrest. But, just because you're being charged with those offenses does not mean you cannot beat them in court. 

A bondsman has nothing to do with your case.  His only responsibility is to put up the security for you to be in court and for that they charge a fee.  Typical fee is 10%.  Most people go to a bondsman because they cant afford to put up $25,000, so they pay a bonds man to put up that amount.  if you put up the $25,000 with the county then all monies are returned to you when the case is over and if the bond has not been forfeited.  This happens whether you are found guilty or not guilty. The only thing the bondsman has to worry about is you showing up to court.  If you don't, he has to pay the $25,000 to the county. So if all you paid the bondsman was a fee for putting up your $25,000 bond then that money does not return to you regardless of the outcome of the case.  That is how bondmen make a living.  I hope this answer was helpful and thanks for contacting us for your legal questions.