Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

assault with a deadly weapon

in 1990 I was charged with awadw. I failed to appear in court and I have a warrent out. Is there any stature of limitations on this.This was in California.


Asked on 10/16/07, 8:54 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

Re: assault with a deadly weapon

You should contact an attorney in California to assist you.

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Answered on 10/16/07, 11:49 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: assault with a deadly weapon

Warrants are forever. Haven't you seen TV shows where they capture fugitives after decades of running? Either deal with it voluntarily now, or end up in cuffs transported to the court when you come in contact with police, courts, or other government agencies for any reason. Computers are marvelous things; they make your CA records instantly available to police anywhere in the world. You'll find that this warrant will also seriously affect your employability.

On a felony charge, you must personally appear in court for arraignment and all other hearings. That means you'll have to come to California at least twice for court. You should hire an attorney to make arrangements for you to turn yourself in without being taken into custody, and/or to arrange bail in advance, and then handle the case like it should have been at the time. If the case is in SoCal, feel free to contact me if interested in getting this done right.

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Answered on 10/16/07, 1:15 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: assault with a deadly weapon

The warrant will not go away until you appear on it and face the charges. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 10/16/07, 1:19 pm


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