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DUI in Virginia..
I have a DUI warrant in Virginia…Can I be sent back there if I’m pulled over in Colorado?
Asked on March 27, 2016 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you are stopped for even something as minor as speeding you will be taken into custody. Even if the state that issued the warrant doesn't want to take the time and expense to extradite you for a DUI, you can be arrested again in the future and have to go through the humiliation and inconvenience each and every time. Further, the warrant will turn up on most employment background checks.
The fact is that warrants do not expire. Your best bet is to go back and clear this up. For that, will need to appear in court. Since you have not yet been arrested, turning yourself in as opposed to appearing before the judge courtesy of the jail bus is much preferred. At this point, you should consult directly with a DUI attorney who practices in the area where all of this occurred. They'll have local contacts with the court and will best be able to negotiate on your behalf.
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