Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Extradition from CA to TX

I was named as a witness in

California, and a background check

showed that I had a fugitive from

justice (probation violation) warrant

from Texas. I was picked up and held

for extradition. After the hearing to

decide to waive my extradition (I

did), I was released the next day and

told Texas had no interest in

extraditing.

What does this mean? How should I

go about taking care of my warrant?

Will local law enforcement pick me up

only if I am caught commiting a

crime, or will they actively seek me

out if Texas decides to extradite at a

later date? Thank you.


Asked on 4/24/09, 2:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Dinday Law Offices of Brian R. Dinday

Re: Extradition from CA to TX

This will come up over and over for as long as the warrant (I assume it is a felony) from Texas is in the system. Why not hire a Texas attorney and see what it will take to clear up this case? Every traffic stop will likely show the warrant. How many times do you want to go through that?

As to your other question, I think it unlikely Texas will INITIATE a drive to bring you back when they passed you over when you were trussed up on a platter ready for them, don't you?

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Answered on 4/24/09, 1:10 pm


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