I was convicted of a 4th degree felony and had my sentence suspended. This was not a drug, violent, or sexual offense. I have a bench warrant issued by a judge for not showing up to court for sentencing at that later court date. I have never been arrested before or after this offense. The reason i did not shw up was beyond my control and I plan on showing up at the next date so I can get on with my life. I was convicted in a state other then where I live.
The problem is my friend is getting married and he purchased plane tickets for me to fly to the carribean somewhere in the next two weeks. The court date is not until February and I was told the bench warrant stands until I show up.
Not that I think it matters but I am flying out of a different state then the warrant was issued.
My question is, will I have any problems with US Immigration Passport Control upon leaving or returning?
2007-12-21 14:48:38 · 10 answers · asked by The Jax 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Its attached to your social security number you will be caught for sure.
Its a shady thing to do but you are hell bent on leaving the USA you need to consider a clandestine water voyage to and from your destination.
You need to be a man and accept your sentence which will now be alot stiffer since you blew off the judge the first time. For a fourth degree felony you probably would have gotten a suspended sentence if you would have showed up, now you are screwed, don't bend down for the soap.
2007-12-21 15:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you a U.S. citizen? If so, this doesn't seem like an immigration question.
If the bench warrant was recorded in NCIC, then when your name is checked, there will be a "hit" on your name. If the bench warrant is not in NCIC, it won't come to the attention of the officers at the port-of-entry.
2007-12-21 15:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Fred S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be arrested if the Originating Agency wants you extradited. Don't bank on them not wanting you either. Some agencies will extradite for unpaid parking tickets and others will not extradite for Robbery. So it is all a crap shoot. But I will assure you that CBP will know about your warrant and will do the proper checks to see if you are to be extradited before you even land. It is nothing personal, but we have an obligation to arrest if the Originating Agency wants you. It would be of GREAT benefit to you to try and clear this up before you go. I am sure you do not want to go through this in front of your friends. Good Luck
2007-12-21 15:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, not a good idea to leave the country with outstanding warrants. Your name may be flagged in a system somewhere. Why not talk to your attorney about this?
2007-12-21 14:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felons are not allowed to leave or return to the USA. Your name is already on a list, buddy.
2007-12-21 14:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will have no problem there is no hold departure order issued by the court.
2007-12-21 14:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you'll have trouble! Not very smart of you to even consider this is it? A felon is a felon.......is a felon!
2007-12-21 15:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by witchywoman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, your going to jail no matter what your crime buddy.
2007-12-21 15:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by Chillaxin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if they can give you problems they will.
2007-12-21 14:53:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Duh. Of course. Dude, you are going to be arrested.
2007-12-21 14:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lori K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋