Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Warrant

if you have an outstanding no bail warrant for ''transporting a controlled substance with intent to sell and you get arrested and that is your only charge, and you've had no police contact since then, what is most likely going to happen to you?


Asked on 10/21/06, 5:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Warrant

Assuming you're arrested in the same state where the warrant was issued, you will be sent to the county where the charge was filed and will be arraigned there. The D.A. will then decide whether to pursue the case based upon such factors as the quality of the available evidence, the availability of witnesses, the number and seriousness of other crimes competing for her office's scarce resources, etc.

If you are arrested in a different state you will be jailed while the issuing state decides whether to extradite you. The same factors I listed above will figure into this decision, as will the expense of bringing you back.

The charge you describe is relatively serious. The authorities will most likely pursue it unless there is a substantial problem with the case.

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Answered on 10/21/06, 5:57 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Warrant

You're going to be transported to the court and started through the system. Get yourself an attorney to defend you on the charges if you want to try to avoid prison. Feel free to contact me if the court is in SoCal.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 4:35 pm

Re: Warrant

First of all I highly advise you to hire a lawyer for this case. Don�t worry, If you have a warrant the police will find you. Get the lawyer FIRST then TURN YOUR SELF IN. (Be sure to get a lawyer before you turn your self in). After that the DA will most likely press charges against you and then the whole court process will start. If you want our law office to represent you in he above stated matter please contact us today at 760.243.5121. We have lots of experience in cases like yours. You may call us 24/7.

Thanks and God Bless.

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Answered on 10/21/06, 5:00 pm


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