What should I do if I have a warrant out for my arrest for not paying my probation fees within my probationary period?
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What should I do if I have a warrant out for my arrest for not paying my probation fees within my probationary period?
I’ve currently been placed on bedrest on and off for about 2 years due to a bad disk in my back and other issues but my probation officer informed me last April that she was issuing a warrant out for my arrest because I did not pay my restitution and fees on time. What options do I have other than turning myself in? Isn’t there a way I can get my probation reinstated since its just fees and not new charges or dirty UA’s? Can’t I just send the money and have someone pay it off since I am on bed rest? What options do I have?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Criminal Law, Texas
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The best way to try and resolve the outstanding warrant for your arrest is to consult with a criminal defense attorney about the situation and see what she or he can do to recall it. I suggest that you have a check issued for the outstanding amount due for the restitution order with an extra $100 added for good measure and give the check to your attorney to send it in to the court for payment.
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