Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

just want to get taken care off

i was convicted and put on probation for hs1178, i moved so i wasnt informed of 6 mo. court date, before that time i moved out of ca to take care of parent and get off streets, now i found out theres a bench warrant, i do work and take care of sick parent, where can i get help that i can afford to help me set up so i can make payments on fines and clear my warrant, please help, im far from ca and i dont want to have to go back...just want to be not wanted by the police..thanks


Asked on 8/11/04, 5:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Catherine Lombardo The Law Office of Catherino Lombardo

Re: just want to get taken care off

Hello. Good for you for wanting to clear up your warrant. Living in fear is no way to live, and once you clear it up, you will feel better. You mentioned a code section. Did you mean H+S 11378? Which Courthouse is it? What year were you placed on probation?

You are obviously in violation of your probation with a bench warrant for your arrest having been issued. The good news is that, if what you say is true, then you have a very good argument to make to the Judge, whom will be the ultimate decision maker on what to do with you. The desired result would be to have your probation reinstated on the original terms and conditions (whatever they may have been) and to have your probation transfered to where you are (which is not always possible but can be done with a lot of work).

The procedure of clearing up your problem would require you to come to the court for an appearance, have an interview with the probation officer, go back to the court and get the desired result after making the argument before the judge. This is all assuming that you ARE in fact on formal probation.

The good news is that it CAN be done. Catherine Lombardo (909)482-0384

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Answered on 8/11/04, 6:19 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: just want to get taken care off

If it is a felony warrant you must appear. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 8/17/04, 3:59 pm


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