Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You show that there was no legitimate legal basis for the warrant in the first place or sometimes you just have to show up for court ( which doesn't always end up resulting in jail time).

It depends -

What was the warrant for?

How long ago was it issued?

Have you had other issues in the case before?

What is your entire record?

Do you gave a valid reason for not doing what you were supposed to do?

Etc.

Talk to your lawyer.

Hiring a lawyer is your best bet ... walking in to court on it yourself is a risk. More/less risky depending on answers to questions above. Good luck!

Do as many of the following as possible:

First hire a lawyer. Second give the lawyer a good reason for missing court. Third tell the lawyer all of the good things you've done while you have been out on the lam. Fourth have the lawyer set a court date. Fifth have the lawyer talk to the DA if the lawyer feels that will be helpful. Sixth, show up on time for court.

Good luck