If you flee from arrest and/or prosecution you become a FUGITIVE. You will most likely have a warrant on file in the state you fled from, and could even have an interstate warrant on file if your state wishes to extradite you back.
When you use the word 'flee', if you referring to elected officials that have a warrant for their arrest, under indictment, or are trying to avoid law enforcement for some other reason, then yes it is illegal. If by 'flee' you mean leaving the state for any other reason, then no, they can leave the state or even the country as free citizens.
If the job you are applying for does a check it will show up. I would pay that ticket and get it cleared up if you want the job. Get that "puppy" taken care of.
A BENCH WARRANT is issued by a judge on his own authority. A 'regular' warrant is applied for by law enforcement and then submitted to the court for its approval. The word "outstanding" merely refers to the fact that the warrant has not yet been served.
They already have a warrant for the arrest of a person so they do not need another one to entire the residence of the named person. However, they do need a search and seizure warrant to search the premises for anything or anyone not included in the "outstanding" warrant.
What do you expect to happen when you try to get it? Your name goes into a computer, and they get a return that you have an outstanding warrant in another state.
Yes.
Possibly.
If there is an outstanding warrant, you can be arrested on your deathbed. You better believe that they can still prosecute. The only hope on something like this is that the original complaintant no longer wants to pursue the case. Even then though, the state has to be the one to drop the case.
It can depend on the job you are trying for, how far back the check will go, and/or if the warrant is still active. If they check back for the 5 years you indicate, it IS possible (even probable) that the outstanding warrant will show up.
Yes, an out-of-state warrant may show up when you apply for a Texas ID. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducts background checks, which can include checking for outstanding warrants from other states. If a warrant is found, it could affect your ability to obtain the ID. It's advisable to resolve any outstanding legal issues before applying.
A warrant inquiry is an investigation requesting information about outstanding warrants of arrest or restriction
If you know that there is an outstanding warrant for you in Iowa your best course of action would be to call the Iowa State Police - identify yourself as an out-of-state resident who understands there is a warrant for your arrest. Ask what it is for and how to clear it up.