Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What would the significance be in being arrested for a bench warrant by the Department of Justice as oppose to a sheriff?


Asked on 3/01/12, 12:48 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

It seems to me unusual that someone would be arrested by an agent of the Dept. of Justice as opposed to a county sheriff's deputy. It would suggest to me that the individual is in a heap of (new) trouble. But the arrest is equally valid if there is a valid warrant.

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Answered on 3/01/12, 12:55 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Sounds like Federal crime vs state crime.

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Answered on 3/01/12, 11:38 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

My hunch is the same as Mr. Nelson's. But both California and the federal government have Departments of Justice, so it is not clear which department you are talking about. It would help to have more information.

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Answered on 3/01/12, 12:31 pm


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