I have a felony warrant for my arrest. However I was just diagnosed with a heart condition called cardio myopathy and heart failure, I am being evaluated for a heart transplant. Does anyone know if I can get some alternative sentencing other than incustody jail time?
2007-08-26 09:11:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well since you know there is a warrant out for you, the quicker you turn yourself in the more disposed the court would be to leniency for your sentencing.
If you need ongoing, expensive medical care, many times the judge will place you on house arrest with the stipulation you are only allowed to travel to doctor's visits, IF, and that's a big IF, the prosecutor has no objection, and neither of them think you will be a danger to society if left outside the prison walls. You will have to be ready to really document your medical condition, they won't believe just one doctor showing up for court saying there's something wrong with you.
You don't say what the felony is, but many felony convictions are not sent to prison automatically, you may be worrying about something you shouldn't be, take care of it and get this stress out of your life, it can only help your overall health.
Best of luck, Suz
2007-08-26 09:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is entirely up to the sheriff department and the judge that sentenced you. They may choose to deal with your condition (since state pays for your medical care while incarcerated) or they may decide not to and decide its too risky to have you in the jail and let you serve your time on house arrest or in a medical facility for inmates (still paying for your medical bills).
2007-08-26 09:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical conditions are not a way to get out of prison. Most prisons have medical facilities on site or have a detention ward at the local hospitals.
It would definitely get you special treatment though.
2007-08-26 19:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry the United States have good health coverage for its inmates. And the sentencing depends on the severity of your crime, if you commited a horrendous crime nothing will save you from serving prison time unless you die before. Sorry!!
2007-08-26 09:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Golden Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are healthy enough to ask questions on Yahoo Answers, you are healthy enough to be locked up. They have medical treatment in all jails. If you condition is requires constant medical attention, they are prison wards in several major hospitals.
2007-08-26 11:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
Poor baby, you don't mention what your felony is...however, someone was hurt by your crime and they don't have an option to any alternative for their suffering that YOU caused.
GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL, DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT ANY $$$$.
2007-08-26 09:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The warrant has nothing to do with your medical condition!
2007-08-26 10:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The jails are very inconsiderate. They won't be lenient unless they think you're going to die, and then and only then, they will transport you to the ER.
2007-08-26 09:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, there are hospitals in the jails. They will take care of you while you are serving your time.
2007-08-26 11:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is stirctly up to the judge who has jurisdiction over your case.
2007-08-26 11:18:36 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋