If you have a warrant from another state, Will they only arrest you if your stopped for something.?

Question

I'm assumming a warrant will be issued for a past DUI, I know live in another state, how careful do I have to be. It's my understanding that I can only be picked up if I am stopped. Any tips would be helpful, thanks,

Answer 1

If you have no accident or personal injury to another attached to the D.U.I.,then they won't cross state lines to nail you. I know because I live one state away from the state I was busted for back in 1986. They don't care if I am here nor are they trying to get me. I have quit drinking a long time ago!!!!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It really depends upon what state the warrant is from and what state you are in now. For a DWI, it would be unlikely for California, for example, worry about extradition from Florida, for example. On the other hand, if the first state is pissed at you for whatever reason, or if you are not too far away, extradition in such cases has been know to happen. And there are other ways this could mess with your life. If you're seeking employment, a warrant check is often completed these days - your vehicle insurance may increase as well, if the company runs your driving record before they renew your coverage - and if you are ever stopped by the police for whatever reason (you may actually be a victim, but the police always run wants/warrants on everybody they have official contact with) you will end up in jail with no notice and unprepared.

Your best course of action may be to contact the agency that "may" have a warrant for you and see what is really going on - many DWI's are felonies now, so you need to expect some repercussions whether you turn yourself in or wait to be arrested. Good luck

Answer 4

Yes normally they will not go out looking for you ( unless you live in a small town and are just a trouble maker)

but if they stop you for anything else, the warrant will show up.

They contact the state having the warrant and ask them if they want you brought back or not. ( they will hold you normally up to 30 minutes while they check) if you are too far away they don't have to take you back and the police officer my merely let you go on that warrant. But the warrant will stay active and you will be stoped and held each time you are stoped, till they catch you closer to home, or the supervisor on when they check oks for you to be bought back.

They have to pay for your transport, so if you are 1000 miles away, they most likely are not going to bring you back for a shop lifting or a first DUI where no one was hurt. But they would most likely a few hundred miles.

Answer 5

It depends. Some contiguous states will extradite for DUI. I know Florida will extradite along the entire east coast for a DUI. PA will extradite from contiguous states for a DUI. What usually governs is the criminal exposure one faces for DUI. DUI in one state may be a felony while in another it is a misdemeanor or simply a traffic offense. Felony state DUI's usually trigger extradtion. Even if the state you are wanted from does not extradite, the open warrant may cost you a few hours or days in a lock-up waiting to hear from the originating state of the warrant. Best bet - go back and take care of it.

Answer 6

Most States do not arrest for traffic violations (DUI) if in another State. Your Drivers License will be placed in a suspended status until you clear the matter by the State you were in. If you return to that State you could be arrested as long as you are close to the Agency issuing the warrant, most will not travel any long distances to pick you up. If it is Felony DUI, that could very well change.

Answer 7

Most states will not extradite for DUI absent serious personal injury etc. But........your drivers license information has been sent to all states and even if you have a new license because you committed perjury when you obtained it, your license to drive is revoked in all states since you missed court date and had warrant issued. Your car insurance won't pay and may prosecute you if you filled out any forms regarding license information. If you have notice or believe there has been a warrant issued for you, you can also assume you are driving on a revocation until you straighten it out in the state where you received ticket for dui.

Answer 8

Most DUIs are misdemeanors unless it's you third or fourth which can become felonies depending on state. The only charges they arrest you for in another state are felonies. They don't bother with misdemeanors. I'm speaking from experience.

Answer 9

Yes, depending on the warrent you can be transported to another state for prosecution. Since I'm assuming you also skipped court on that DUI you more than likely have such a warrent. Your best bet is to get a lawyer and take care of this NOW. IF you handle it responsably you often get a lower sentance than if they have to come get you.

Answer 10

Yes, the info is linked up across the US. The exact charges might vary whether or not it will affect you getting a job or something in a different state, depending on if they are more or less strict on the issue.