Legal Question in DUI Law in California

I currently got a 2nd DUI in the state of Arizona. They want me to pay 8000 dollars and go to county jail for 5 months. I was wondering If I leave the country, and not come back will I be extradited back to the US from Thailand. And If I ever choose to come back say for a couple weeks for a friends wedding, would I be stopped at the airport coming back into the U.S.? Or Would I only be extradited if I got pulled over or caught by the law?


Asked on 3/14/12, 12:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No, you won't likely be extradited from overseas, BUT you can not come back into the US without being arrested at the border on the warrant.

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Answered on 3/14/12, 1:55 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

I agree with Mr. Nelson. I don't believe that Arizona has the resources to extradite someone from overseas. However, I'm curious as to the terms you have expressed. $8,000.00 dollars and 5 months sounds like a lot of money and time for a 2nd DUI. Although I'm not a licensed attorney in Arizona are you sure that you understand the terms correctly? If you do understand the terms correctly then there is probably more to this case than a simple DUI.

Next, Mr. Nelson is also absolutely correct about coming back. You show up at the border and that warrant will stick out immediately and you will be arrested.

I suggest you discuss this with an Attorney in Arizona and find out your options.

Good luck

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Answered on 3/14/12, 5:29 pm


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