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Withheld Judification and Warrant

I was arrested when I was 18 for petty theft and received withheld judification. A couple years later, I was arrested for weapon on school grounds, and received a year admin. probation and withheld judification. This was in Vero Beach, FL. I now live in California, and I'm trying to join the Army, but there's a small warrant for my arrest in Florida preventing me signing up, and its not big enough to get me arrested here. This happened four years ago and I'm trying to get my life to a better place. The warrant is for $434.26 for failure to pay court fines for the weapons case. I've stayed out of trouble, I just need to know what to do. I called the probation office and the woman wasn't in, but the lower probation woman said even if I paid it off, the warrant probably won't go away until I turn myself in, and there is no way for a small little warrant I'm doing that. I just want to pay it off, clear my record, and make my life better. Can you give me some advice?


Asked on 8/08/07, 3:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: Withheld Judification and Warrant

Yes. You can retain an attorney here to talk to the prosecutor to see if something could be worked out.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 8:04 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Withheld Judification and Warrant

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

This is a criminal matter in the real world. It will not go away by itself simply by paying a fine. It is not up to you to decide what you want. You have a warrant and will have to deal with it. If you do not want to return to Florida, you can hire an attorney to make an appearance for you and to try and work it out.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/11/07, 7:30 pm


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