Must I pay forextradition fees if I was subsequently never charged?

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Must I pay forextradition fees if I was subsequently never charged?

About 10 years ago I was accused of many crimes, including rape. It shortly became clear rape did not occur and the charge was dropped. I then jumped bail and went to Mexico. Mexican INS got me with a US federal warrant for rape. The FBI took me back to the states and I was transferred back. I was not charged with rape then as they knew it didn’t happen nor was I charged for my flight. At the subsequent trial (convicted of 6 misdemeanors), I was prohibited from mentioning Mexico or my flight at all. Now the state wants me to pay for the extradition. Legal?

Asked on December 26, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Whether or not you are required to pay for the costs of your extradition from Mexico to the United States depends upon the totality of the circumstances resulting in the extradition process. For a more definitive opinion on the question that you have written about, I recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney in your locality that has defended individuals who have been extradited.

The problem that I see as to payment of the costs for the extradition is that you have admitted that you were convicted of six misdemeanors presumably in the United States. If you had not been extradited, you never would have received these convictions.

 


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