How to take care of warrant out of state?
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How to take care of warrant out of state?
I have a warrant in another state for probation violation. Is there a way I can take care of this warrant without sitting in jail?
Asked on August 10, 2016 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The authorities may or may not be tracking you for a probation violation/warrant. However, if you are stopped by the police for even a minor infraction (i.e. speeding) you will be arrested and taken into custody. You may then be extradited back to the issuing state. The longer this goes on the worse it will be for you. It will be far better if you to turn yourself in and appear in court voluntarily. What you need to do is to hire a criminal defense lawyer; select one who practices in the court that issued the warrant. They can utilize their local court contacts to negotiate to your best advantage. Remember, you have to deal not only with thewarrant but also the underlying charge. And you will need to go back to the issuing state to handle this.
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