2006-10-27 09:08:14 · 6 answers · asked by LISSIE 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were actually charged, but never picked up by Law Enforcement, then I would be concerned about having a warrant out for your arrest. You can find out by calling the agency/court that charged you with the offense in question. If you have a warrant out for your arrest, it WILL NOT GO AWAY. Since we are talking about a Felony Warrant, it will be entered into NCIC, and will be able to be viewed by any Police Officer in the U.S. Also, even if there wasn't a warrant issued, with NCIC, Law Enforcement can run a Query History on you, and see all charges and dispositions of those charges. Bottom Line...call the agency and see if you can work something out. If you have a warrant, turn yourself in. If you make them come looking for you, you've just lost a bargaining chip. When you go to court for your arraignment, you can usually talk to the prosecutor at this time and work something out. I won't guarantee anything, but you can usually plead not guilty to the original charge, then plead guilty to a lesser charge if you speak to the prosecutor. Always ask if you can substitute community service for part of your fine if you are willing to do it. Sorry for the long answer, but the question deserved it as I believe you have a right to know. contact by e-mail, if you need further.
2006-10-27 10:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by 9-1-1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the wording of your question I'm assuming that you were suspected of committing a felony and that the District Attorney thought there was enough evidence to actually seek an indictment or file an "information"/complaint against you. Then a warrant went out for your arrest but they haven't caught you yet. Well the sad fact (from your perspective) is that, depending on the charge, even if five or ten years have passed, if they ever do catch you, they WILL still put you on trial. In a serious case like murder, they will NEVER close that file as long as they think you're still alive. Good luck and enjoy your stay in Mexico.
2006-10-27 09:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mangy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like stated above . . No bail isn't constantly set . . relies upon on the cost . . and The state can and generally will press expenses . . even tho the occasion in contact does no longer choose to (to illustrate . . a family individuals dispute*legal in some states*). . Bail with a bondsman is 10% often all u might desire to place down . . i myself am fascinated . . what replaced into the legal cost?
2016-12-28 06:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by devoss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will stay with you until the day you die unless you are able to hire a really good lawyer and get the charges expunshed. then that way it will be off of your record.
2006-10-27 09:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I believe you would need to take legal action to get the charge dropped for it to be removed from his record.
2006-10-27 09:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were convicted...for life...
If not it's only a charge. Nothing more
See you are innocent until PROVEN guilty beyond the Shadow of a doubt.
2006-10-27 09:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋