there may be a bench warrant for probation violation on my brother out of pa but when he caught a case in fl under his alias they didn't say anything about a warrant just that past cases will make him have probation does the pd have to tell him if there is a warrant or will they waittill court date how can we find out if there is a warrant issued
2007-01-13 10:45:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The PD is assigned to represent the defendant for ONLY the case he is currently being tried for. Anything prior to that case the PD is restrained from handling until there is a referral from a court of law.
2007-01-16 16:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the Fl offense, its best if the Pa PD does not know, otherwise he/she is obligated to bring it forth if asked at hearing/trial. Misdemeanors(?) are not extraditeable offenses to other states. Check the state court for criminal complaints on that first/last name. Some courts have the info on line now, otherwise go to the court, use their computer to look up cases under that name, any criminal cases will list the charges AND include any arrest warrants in the file - you can see the file, look for yourself at the court.
2007-01-13 17:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, their not bound to do anything else, but, what is on their docket....but, you can call your local Police and Sherriff, who will confirm any warrants.
Did your brother ask the PD if he could do a criminal background check on him? Additionally your State may have a Criminal abstract service, why don't you both go there and see for yourself, and this is not any law enfocement Agency, its public records only.
2007-01-13 10:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are the local PD already know his real identity thru finger printing. Be prepared to be arrested again for outstanding warrants.
2007-01-13 10:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by DB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alias? Sounds like a dirtbag. Public defenders are absolutely worthless.
2007-01-13 10:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
never trust a Public Defender, they are supposed to be representing you, but they are just an extension of the DAs office.
2007-01-13 10:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He should be honest and have them look because he will likely get a reduced sentence for being honest.
2007-01-13 10:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by choice478 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes....they usually let you know shortly after arresting you.
2007-01-13 10:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋