Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My boyfriend violated his felony probation October 1st of this year by submitting a dirty urine test. His original probation officer told him since he was moving in with me to Miami on the 3rd of October he was not going to violate him and just let him transfer. He still put out a warrant for his arrest on October 22nd. His original case was possession of cocaine and he received an 18 month prison sentence and 3 years of probation. Can he issue out a warrant after he has already transfered to another county? If so, how long will he be in jail for? What will happen after he turns himself in?


Asked on 11/19/09, 1:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

This case is a lesson to never believe what the P.O.s tell you. Yes, they can issue a warrant. If he turns himself in, he should do it in the county that it originally took place, otherwise he may have to wait until they ship him to that county. Most likely he is on a no bond warrant, meaning he can't get out unless the judge amends the bond. If you can afford an attorney, I suggest you get one for him in advance so that the attorney can set up a bond hearing for him and get him out as soon as possible.

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Answered on 11/24/09, 2:49 pm


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