emergency surgery was needed and my court appearance was also right after the surgery.(the next day) now i have a bounty on my head for 37000.00 ...i called ahead of scheduele as best i could notifying both the courts and my lawyer i would have to reschedule a appearance.the bails bond that got me out. it was 36,000.00 on paper. i had to pay the bondsman 3600.00 to get out and he also had my dad sign his cows and land. after i paid the bondsman in full and went to court, wasnt the deal with the bondsman done? he is telling my folks that hes going to take the land and cows if i dont turn myself in. i thought i was awaiting a notice to appear as a result of my inability to go the last time? ive appeared 4 to 5 times since/after i paid him back. does he/can he do this?
2007-04-29 17:48:27 · 4 answers · asked by letgo_my_ears_iknow_what_im_doin 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can get that money back and the warrant removed, which it already must be. No court in the US will hold you in contempt for having Emergency surgery!
Go to court and straighten this issue out. What is your nit wit lawyer doing?
Sounds more like your bondsman is taking you for a ride!
2007-04-29 17:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A warrant is an order from a Judge demanding your appearance in a courtroom. No other notices are required. When the bail bondsman paid for your bail, you were notified that if you failed to appear in court you would forfeit your surety....your Dad's cows and land (look at the paperwork....it's there).
You need a lawyer and you need to turn yourself in at the local police station. If you can't afford a lawyer, look in the phone book for legal aid resources.
Do this soon, your situation will only get worse unless you take some actions.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-29 18:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by bbasingal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the emergency surgery admittance papers as proof and a doctors letter would help. Call the court, rearrange a date for a hearing and get another lawyer!!!
2007-04-29 18:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Inquisitive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see if you can get a free consultantion somewhere.. Usually depends on income.. http://www.legalhelprightnow.org/
Also try to find out what your laws are in your state for the bounty hunters. (what they can and cannot do)
www.americanbailcoalition.com/new_html/Bounty Hunter Laws.htm
2007-04-29 18:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by whatzup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋