Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I have a bench warrant for violating parole / probation in Washington State. I now live in San Diego and I have a family member who is in trouble with the law - can I visit them or will I be detained on the out-of-state warrant? The charge that resulted in me being on parole/probation was fairly serious - VUCSA Trafficking of Narcotics and Criminal Conspiracy. However the violation that resulted in the warrant is for something minor - not keeping up with my fine payments. What is the likelihood that this would be found? If so, what is the likelihood that I would actually be arrested and extradited back to Seattle?


Asked on 8/16/12, 9:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

I think extradition is unlikely unless the new crime was more major, like a felony ...but extradition procedures can vary among jurisdictions. Maybe some other attorney on this site is more familiar with Washington-California protocol. Good luck!

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Answered on 8/16/12, 11:52 pm


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