Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: embezzlement

No. Warrants are forever. After all this time, the prosecutor may have problems with witnesses and evidence, but they will certainly try to prosecute and convict you.

Either turn yourself into court and deal with it like should have been done originally, or risk being taken away in cuffs if you come in contact with police anywhere. Hire an attorney now to help you turn yourself in and defend you. If he can credibly show and convince the judge that you didn't know of the charges, court date or warrant at the time, it will minimize the penalties for the FTA and warrant, and will help you get OR or low bail, since you came in voluntarily when you did learn.

After all this time, the prosecutor may have problems with witnesses and evidence, but they will certainly try to prosecute and convict you. Your attorney may be able to get a 'plea bargain' acceptable to you, or force it to trial where the DA may not be able to prove their case without witnesses. The choices are yours to make, depending upon all the facts and evidence, which you'll discuss with your attorney. If this is in SoCal courts, and if you're serious about doing this right with counsel, feel free to contact me.

Re: embezzlement

Unfortunately, no. Warrants do not have to be served and they do not expire. You need a good lawyer to defend your case.

Feel free to contact my office for a free consultation regarding your case.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

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