Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

hello i was wondering i was on peobation when i left the us with no permission i came to mexico to stay with my father at the time that i left i was on probation i am trying to get back home but obviously i cannot travel without a passport. this was about nine years ago i crossed the border with no passport never had one. will i get in trouble for going back home, can i go back home, i really need help.


Asked on 4/03/11, 11:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you were on 'informal probation' with no court dates to return to, no terms of probation to complete such as classes, jail, fines, etc., then the probation probably ended and the case file is closed.

However, if your probation required reporting in, or you failed to appear at court dates, or failed to pay fines, serve time, go to classes or programs, then there will be an arrest warrant for you. In that case, you would be arrested if you come in contact with law enforcement or customs at any time.

If you are a citizen, not illegal, and there is no arrest warrant, then you could possibly apply for a passport by mail.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 11:52 am


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