Does anyone know if someone were to turn themselves in for 3 warrants in California, is the court a lot more lenient than if you are caught by police? Are the fines wiped away when you turn yourself in? If the warrants are in different counties, do you have to go to each county and turn yourself in, or will they transfer you if you have a warrant? Any information would help!
2006-12-05 23:05:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Bostonianinmo is right, it would be best for you to consult an attorney. Many things come into play on this, such as what the original charges were, which county gets the first bite at the apple, which county you surrender in... the list goes on.
Also, it can depend on which judge your case is assigned to, his/her mood that day, even the D.A. can influence the proceedings.
One thing is for certain though: even if you get no leniency now, you will keep your situation from growing worse in the future by turning yourself in.
If the warrants are for failures to appear at arraignment, and the charges are minor, you should be out in a few days even if you are held until trial (by a few days I mean up to about two weeks, but they are usually pretty eager to get you in court right away, so that citizens' right to a speedy trial is kept inviolate).
If any of the warrants are for failure to comply with a court order (community service, drug diversion, D.U.I. classes, etc.), you may be in for more problems, but avoiding reality will do nothing but hurt your situation. One way this could happen is where a judge might be willing to work with you normally, but decides instead that you deserve to be treated harshly for your apathy. One way to look at it is that not being treated harshly could be considered a form of leniency.
If they are just for failures to pay fines, and you have no habitual record, the judge will usually just reinstate whatever payment plan you had previously.
One more thing: Turning yourself in saves you the cost and headache of retrieving your vehicle from impound if you are arrested, as well as potentially sparing you the unwelcome surprise of having to abandon ALL immediate plans (which could include important things like a wedding, picking up a child from school, or going to work).
Lastly, you asked if they would transfer you. If they do, and they have you in custody, you will just have a couple of bus rides during your stay at Shangri-La. If you are released, chances are that you will be ordered to appear in each of the respective counties, but sometimes arrangements can be made to handle multi-jurisdictional proceedings in one court. Many officers of the court have something to say about that though, and if there is a dispute you are probably out of luck.
I hope this helps, and good luck!
B-
2006-12-05 23:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by death_to_spies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-12 03:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Elsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK first of all the courts are not more lenient on anyone who has be avoiding arrest you will be lucky if you get a judge that will give you a smaller sentence. second of all the fine are not wiped away you still have to pay those fines in the counties that you committed the crimes in. third of all you don't have to go to each county and turn your self in. when you turn your self in your in for good. fourth of all they will transfer you if yo have a warrant in your home county.
2006-12-06 07:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 warrants? Are they traffic related?
You better see a lawyer!
Try here for info in your state.
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/traffic/common.htm
What Happens If You Don't Pay the Fine
If you don't pay your fine and/or complete your jail sentence within the time the court gives you, the court can suspend your driver's license. You also won't be able to renew your car's registration.
The court can charge you with "contempt of court" or "failure to pay a fine." If that happens, you'll be charged with a misdemeanor and the court will issue a warrant for your arrest or add an additional fee (called a "civil assessment") of up to $300.
Good luck
2006-12-05 23:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by truthwalker7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will jail you in the county the warrant is in unless the counties worked out an agreement to board you in that county.
once you go in for warrents you have a bail set. if you cant pay that bail you serve jail or prison time until your court date. your court date they see what type of crime you commited if its seriouse you serve prison time and if its not you serve jail or get issued another fine. if you cant pay the fine then you serve jail time and once the jail time is served then you are free and clear from your fines.
the judge will be more lenient if you turn yourself in but he wont let you walk. so he may give you less jail time and less of a fine but he wont let you "walk" for just turning yourself in
2006-12-05 23:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I would recommend that you do a search for california warrants through Http://www.google.com or you can go to
http://www.lacriminaldefenseattorney.com/BenchArrestWarrants.html and see if they can better answer your questions.
2006-12-05 23:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by three_angels_n_i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Record Search Database - http://InfoSearchDetective.com
2016-04-11 10:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont see it no diffrent just turn youre self in face the judge
2006-12-05 23:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk into a police station and give 'em your name,they'll take care of the rest
2006-12-05 23:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by b 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a lawyer, you need one!
2006-12-05 23:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋