friend got a call from his ex gf who claims that she was beaten up by him-he claims he didn't touch her-the police have a warrant for him or he can turn himself in-is that possible? supposedly the bail is set for $300 and he can sit in prison for any length of time if he doesn't produce bail money or if a court hearing isn't due till there is a date given-i am confused-what is the straight and narrow on this situation? can someone still be asked to go to a court hearing if he pays the bail AND turns himself in to the cops? or does he get tried regardless in court even if he pays the bail, stays a night in jail? why would he stay in jail IF he pays bail? please help! he mentioned that he maybe obligated to go to anger managment classes-
2007-01-03 02:18:07 · 10 answers · asked by ria k 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He needs a lawyer period. He will be arrested but if he knows about the warrant and is eluding police that will be another charge. In this day he will be arrested. Most women that do this get a restraining order, order of protection, they can not charge him with violation until he gets served but if they find him in contact with her his defense will be limited. Next, where is he getting the info and bail from? Bail is set at a hearing and anger management would be set at trial.
Second, get his birth date and full name and call to see if there is a warrant and what it is for. This will let you know exactly what he has to defend. Another thing is that with the delay it maybe harder for the court to find him guilty, if he has a lawyer.
2007-01-03 05:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tim D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can still be arrested depending on how long ago the incident was. If he pays bail, that means he doesn't need to stay in Jail for his hearing, regardless of bail, he will still be obligated to go to his hearing in order to straighten out the situation legally. If the court does find him to have a bad temper than you can expect him to go to anger management classes. Hope this helps.
2007-01-03 02:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by dark_mobius_1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are two misdomeanor crimes you can be arrested for after the fact. one is Domistic violance and the other is DWI-DUI. most domestic charges do not have a bail or bond due to the nature of the crime. most men will post bail and go beat the victim again out of anger. so inmost states there is amandatory cool down period in whitch the subject can not post bail. although the court will ahppily take your money anyway for future use.
2007-01-03 03:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by pantyhose_creature 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes charges can be filed on a person on a later date than the date of the offence, like what you are explaing.
and crime was alledged, statements were made, charges were filed......if there is a warrant he will have to go to jail to continue toe process.
once at jail, you either get bailed out by calling the bailbondsman or you sit in jail until your courtdate(s). The bond money assures that you will show up for court otherwise you sit in jail and there is no question you will show up for court.
the he goes to court and gets whatever he will get
2007-01-03 18:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately... YES! It's incredible! The court allows women to take advantage of this. There is a mysterious gap between those protected by the law and those that take advantage. Perfect example you just gave... I've heard about 15 stories just like it. I lost the best job of my life and my apartment because of a Restraining Order Violation (Third Party Contact). I was sleeping with her for about 2 months before I got arrested on the warrant. I couldn't afford to bond out so I plead "Guilty"
2007-01-03 02:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was arrested 2 months after my ex husband went to the police station and said that i attacked him.. he was allowed to sign a warrant for my arrest and they arrested me for somethingthat i didnt do. he paid a crackhead to say that they saw me assault him!! i didnt stay in jail but a minute because i bailed out. but usually with domestic violence, its up to the judge on duty that day whether they drop the charges or not.
i was charged with domestic violence 3 degree, which is a misdemenor and had to pay a $50 fine...
it depends on the degree of DV that detemines whether or not ur friend will have to do anger managment classes.
the system sucks. they will let anyone obtain a warrant for bogus charges. they arrest the people first then ask questions last, after you have paid a bail bondsman $100-10000 dollars getting you out of jail only to find out you didnt do it!!! you have lost money.
tell your friend to invest in a lawyer for court.
2007-01-03 06:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
his GF filed a complaint with the cops. that starts the game. from there a warrent gets issued, he goes to before a judge who decides if there is enought evidence to go to trial. bail is meant to ensure that he shows up for the trial, it has little or noghting to do with guilt or innocence. his lawyer [ and he needs one] shpould be able to arrange a booking and a hearing the same day with bail posted then. no night in the slammer. BTW the GF can be charged if her claims are found to be baseless.
2007-01-03 02:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to go turn himself in. Find out exactly what she is claiming he has done. Then he will have a court date to appear. in the meantime he NEEDS TO STAY AWAY from her and her house.
2007-01-03 03:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, it's called a citizens arrest. Depending on the evidence provided whether pictures and/or witnesses, they will be prosecuted for sure.
2007-01-03 05:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by undercoverpm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can be arrested after the fact.
2007-01-03 02:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋