What to do if my daughter recently found out she has a FTA bench warrant for misdemeanor theft?
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What to do if my daughter recently found out she has a FTA bench warrant for misdemeanor theft?
She wants to clear this ASAP. She lives in another state from where she lived when the original ticket was issued. She found out about the warrant during background check for her job.
Asked on December 26, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
She is right to want to handle this, and handle it ASAP. If she is stopped by the police, for even something as minor as jaywalking, she will be taken into custody. And, as she has unfortunately found out, the warrant will show up in an employment background check. The fact is that there is no waiting this out. Warrants once issued do not expire.
Even though she is currently living in another state, your daughter's personal appearance will in all liklihood be required in the issuing state. Since she has not yet been arrested, turning herself in as opposed to appearing before the judge courtesy of the jail bus will be of help. Right now, she will need to retain a criminal defense lawyer in the area where all of this occurred. They'll have local contacts within the court that they will be able to use to her best advantage.
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