What can I do if I was notified that I have a warrant out for my arrest due to a revocation of a suspended sentence and probation?
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What can I do if I was notified that I have a warrant out for my arrest due to a revocation of a suspended sentence and probation?
I have not been arrested in 8 years and that was for a public intoxication charge. I really am at a loss. I don’t want to turn myself in just to spend a week sorting it out.
Asked on June 28, 2015 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can try a couple of different things. The easiest way is to hire an attorney to go negotiate a work out plan for you. They won't toss the attorney in jail and they can often work out agreements for payment of a fine in exchange for a withdrawal of a warrant. This is assuming that you don't have a defense associated with the statute of limitations, speedy trial, or due diligence since it's been 8 years since your last arrest. This info will give the attorney some bargaining leverage on your case.
Your other option is to simply call them and explain that you want to pay your fine and be done with it. The risk that you take is them trying to get your address so they can take you into custody-- thus resulting in you sitting in jail and trying to figure everything out.
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