Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: bench warrent

There is basically no difference between a bench warrant and a body attachment. It is an arrest in either case. On a violation of probation Maryland seldom will extradite, however, that means your friend cannot return to Maryland without fear of being arrested any time on the warrant or attachment. As a general rule, Maryland Courts, at least in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Harford, Cecil, Anne Arundal, and Carroll Counties do not issue a bench warrant or body attachment on a violation of probation unless you already missed a court date. Your friend should contact an attorney immediately, me for example, to protect his interest. The original jail sentence can be imposed for violation of probation.