What can I do about an outstanding warrant?
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What can I do about an outstanding warrant?
it’s for a felony.
Asked on July 16, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You really have three choices. (1) Do nothing and wait to get pocked up on the warrant which may mean you spend several days in jail.
(2) report in on the warrant so that he matter can be called befoe the court in a day or so to set bail or conditions of release.
(3) Hire counsel to determine if the warrant can be stayed and the matter placed back on the calendar or, in the alternative, report early to the jail on a day where you can be called up to court a few hoiurs later.
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You must deal with this ASAP; warrants do not expire. Considering that felony charges are involved, they is a strong probability that the authorities will come looking for you. So turning yourself in will be in your best interest as opposed to having the police bring you in.
Even if they do not actively search for you, you will always have to worry about this coming up. If could be discovered on employment background check, etc. Or if you are ever stopped by the police for just even speeding or other traffic stop, they will find out about it.
At this point, you need to consult directly with a criminal lawyer who pratices in the area of where the warrant was issued. The sooner the better. They can best advise you further and use their contacts within the local court system to your best advantage.
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