What is my best course of action if I have a 17 year old warrant for an incident my brother committed?
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What is my best course of action if I have a 17 year old warrant for an incident my brother committed?
I do not/cannot drive. I do not have and have never had a driver’s license. About 17 years ago, my brother was stopped by police and he gave them my ID info. He did not have my address so he gave them my grandmother’s. I am not in contact with my family so I didn’t learn about this until a year later while visiting my grandmother. I foolishly decided to ignore it. Last month, I paid a jaywalking ticket on line and noticed a warrant for my arrest listed for the old incident. I’m afraid to address it as I don’t know what will happen and cannot afford to miss work if the worst happens.
Asked on July 13, 2016 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
This is a criminal matter; further warrants do not expire. You should consult a defense attorney as to your situation. Select one in the area of where the warrant was issued. They can utilize their local court contacts to your best advantage. The fact is that,you will have to appear in court before a judge to get this all cleared up. Again, seek legal counsel.
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