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Is it better to turn yourself in when you are aware there is a warrant for your arrest?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes. It gives you control of when and where. If it is a minor (fail to appear, etc.) warrant, you may avoid jail/arrest by appearing in court, and can give you some good standing with the courts if you face trial for a major crime.
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∙ 15y ago
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Can you get in trouble for helping someone who has a warrant for their arrest?
If you are aware that an individual has an arrest warrant place on him/her and you help this individual in evading the authorities, then yes you can be prosecuted.
Can you serve jail time for failure to appear if an arrest warrant was issued?
Well, to the best of my knowledge, if an arrest warrant was issued, all it means is that you are to be arrested. However, since you may not be aware, you cannot be punished. Having said that, if you are avoiding arrest, it may classify as obstructing justice, and you can be punished, depending on where you live.
Do you have to be arrested if you did not go to court on the date assigned and you have a warrant out for your arrest but you have the money now?
Here's some advice: Contact the Clerk of The Court that issued the bench warrant. Advise them that you are aware of the bench warrant, but that you now have the money to pay the fine. Ask them if the court would consider withdrawing the warrant if you came in voluntarily and paid the fine amount. I have known of this to happen.
Can a class B misdemeanor marijuana charge without any arrest be transferred to another state in any way or can extradition be requested?
I'm not aware of any states extraditing for a misdemeanor, but the misdemeanor warrant will remain active until the individual is arrested, therefore, if you go back to the state where there is a warrant, you are subject to being arrested.
Can you get a state id with a bench warrant for your arrest in the same state?
I believe that a bench warrant will only bar you from having a valid driver's license. I don't believe that it will affect your state ID. I know for a fact you can get a Colorado state driver's license with a bench warrant out in Florida. HOW ABOUT TEXAS
If names and dates are wrong on a search warrant is the search warrant still valid?
SEARCH WARRANTS are issued for addresses or specifically described premises. ARREST WARRANTS name a specific name. Which are you referring to? As long as a search warrant is served at the address set forth in the warrant it is immaterial what name appears on it. If it was an arrest warrant in what way was the name wrong? Spelled wrong? Gives their alias or street name? Gives a totally wrong name (i.e.: John Doe instead Jack Smith)?
What would racial profiling citizen's arrest be?
(in the US) There is no such criminal charge as 'racial profiling.' There is no authority for a citizen to exercise a citizens arrest for any charge other than a felony offense... and even then, they had better be specifically aware of the laws of their particular state.
If the cop has a warrant that haven't been sign by a judge is that legal?
no it is not, but be aware that if your door is open,even a screen door, it is legal for them to just walk inside warrant or not
What does self-aware mean?
instead of some one telling you to be aware you tell yourself to be aware
If you have a warrant in another state for vop misdemeanor and you attempt to get a state id will it show up in that state?
I just obtained an ID in my state and was not aware of a warrant until after I got it.
Can you discover if there is a warrant for your arrest?
The arrested person has the right to inform his friend, relative or any other person in his interest about his arrest. The police official must inform the arrested person all his rights right after detainment/ arrest of the accused person.
What does it mean if someone was 'arrested by appointment'?
It is similar to giving oneself up to the authorities. If you are aware of there being a warrant out for your arrest, you can contact the police and tell them you will come into the station at a specific time. It is often done when someone wants to show that they are cooperating with the authorities. Such an action may also result in lower bail settings.
