Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Someone is calling me at work claiming to be an investigating officer and says there is a warrant for my arrest for fraud. I failed to pay a payday advace and that is what he told me. Can they really arrest me for that?


Asked on 6/14/12, 11:47 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

Sure.

You can double-check with an attorney in your area. An attorney should be able to find out if there are any cases pending against you.

Good luck!

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Answered on 6/14/12, 12:05 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes, if the lender files criminal charges. Hire an attorney asap.

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Answered on 6/14/12, 12:34 pm
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

I would hire an attorney to find out if there is a warrant. But often these things are handled civilly. If this investigator is actually a bill collector and if there is no warrant out for you he/she is acting illegally. If the investigator tells you that by paying the bill the warrant can be withdrawn he/she is lying or there is no warrant out for you.

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Answered on 6/14/12, 10:29 pm


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