If I call and there is a warrant for my arrest to which I turn myself in for will I go to jail?
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If I call and there is a warrant for my arrest to which I turn myself in for will I go to jail?
I committed retail fraud of the lowest degree, not sure if that’s 3rd or 1st degree. Anyway, I received a written demand for $200 and paid it the next week. Since this, about a month ago, I have not received any calls or contact about court or prosecution. I am 18, the friend I was caught with was 17 and has already been charged. Also, am I allowed to go on vacation in Canada still?
Asked on June 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First, given the circumstances that you have written about, you can go to Canada on vacation assuming you have the proper passport and other documentation to go to that country in place.
Assuming there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, if you turn yourself in, most likely you will be booked and released assuming there is no bond requirements in place. Given the circumstances that you are writing about, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to try and sort things out for you.
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