i was under the impression that i had court today 01/11. i called to see what time i was on the docket and was told i did not have court today that it as tuesday the 9th, so i am two days late. they told me that they issued a bench warrent. with a bench warrent does that mean they will come straight to my house to get me or is that if name gets ran pulled over and such that it will show up then. im only wondering because they told me i could just take the bond up the and give it to them and they will issue a new date, but i would like to know how long i have so i can get the funds. any response appriciated, thanks
2007-01-11 01:17:42 · 6 answers · asked by JC 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That would depend upon how bored they are. Many cities have a city Marshall that serves misdemeanor warrants and they look for you until they find you and haul you off to jail. They really like to take you out of family or public events where is will embarrass you the most. Go turn yourself in. Save the embarrassment for your daughters wedding. Take control of the situation.
2007-01-11 01:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can come to get you at any time. As for getting the funds together you will need them at some point. I have made arrangements with the magistrate and defendant before for someone to turn themselves in without going to jail on the bench warrant. This will not mean the judge won't send you to jail on the original charges. You should contact a lawyer to help you but time is of the essence, get moving because the wheels have already started moving and right now at least they are not in your favor. Good luck.
2007-01-11 10:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by The Cleaner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the original offense. If it was for a felony, they may come get you. If it's a misdemeanor, they'll get you on a car stop or something unrelated to the original crime.
As for time, you don't have any. The warrant has been issued and they can arrest you at any time. Take care of it sooner than later.
2007-01-11 09:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn yourself in. It's a failure to appear warrant. They will either hold you without bail (depending on what your original charge was) or you will have a high bail....$30,000 at least. They want to make sure you come to court.
2007-01-11 09:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll get you if you get pulled over. They don't come to your door for warrants based on misdemeanors. Well, they can come to your home, but it's a waste of their time.
2007-01-11 09:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't depend on the offense. They will come get you.
2007-01-11 12:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by nicholas b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋