If I have a warrant for domestic violence, can a lawyer go to have it dismissed without me having to be arrested?
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If I have a warrant for domestic violence, can a lawyer go to have it dismissed without me having to be arrested?
She didn’t press charges but police took statements and pictures.
Asked on June 15, 2013 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. If you are facing a warrant, you need to address it face on and immediately. I suggest you telephone an attorney to assist you in turning yourself in right away. Defense attorneys do not decide on warrants and charges and dismissal of charges. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
Stan Helinski / McKinley Law Group
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Not remotely-- you have two things going on-- an arrest warrant, which the permits the police to take you into custody at any time--and an open case, which must be addressed, regardless of whether the complainant wanted to push charges--they don't make that decision. Initially, the police decide, then the DA's ofice decides. Generally, domeestic violence cases aren't dismisssed outright.
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