If I don’t return to my former state of residence for a misdemeanor possession/paraphernalia ticket. what will the repercussions be?

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If I don’t return to my former state of residence for a misdemeanor possession/paraphernalia ticket. what will the repercussions be?

If I don’t return for court and a bench warrant is issued is there anyway they can aggravate the charges? I am quite aware through research of my own that “not all background checks are created equal”. In all probability would this minor ticket and bench warrant appear on my record here in my new state of residence? How long must I wait untilthat warrant and charges are cleared. Also, it this a non-extraditable offense?

Asked on November 4, 2011 under Criminal Law, Colorado

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you fail to return to the court where you have current criminal charges pending, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest making a challenging situation for you even the more worse.

If a bench warrant is issued for your arrest, you will be posted as being wanted throughout the criminal justice computer programs in all states in this country. Meaning, if you get stopped by law enforcement in another state, you very well will be arrested for the oustanding warrant and will be required to post a bond for your appearance in the other state before you are released.


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