Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Michigan

Can a warrent for arrest be stopped?

I am a mother and grandmother. I have never had any trouble with the law in any way. I have been married for 32 years. My husband and I have not been getting alone very well lately and one day we had a bad fight. I got so upset with him that I hit him. He wasn't physically hurt. No marks no nothing. But he called 911 and reported it. I was gone by then. After about a week he calmed down and went to the court house to see if I had a warrent for my arrest and they told him there wasn't. Now after about a month a police officer called and said I had a warrent out for my arrest. My husband went to the court house again and was told that there wasn't anything that he could do to stop them form arresting me. Can this be stopped and if not why not? I am not a violent person. This is really a waste of money for me and for the state. My husband and I were doing pretty good until this happened. Don't they realize this will do more damage than good? Also will this warrent just stay there forever? Should I turn myself in and be humiliated? I don't think I can. Is there help for me?


Asked on 10/07/04, 10:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Can a warrent for arrest be stopped?

You should get a lawyer. We all make decisions that are irrevocable. When you hit your husband, that was one and when he made the police report, that was another. Now you have to deal with it. If you are in the tri-county area, call my associate Ernie Needle who handles a lot of these types of cases. His phone number is 248-355-4700. Bill Stern

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Answered on 10/08/04, 8:49 am
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Can a warrent for arrest be stopped?

If your husband doesn't want to pursue this matter, he should contact an attorney for advice. The warrant will not go away by itself. Unfortunately, most police and sheriff's departments have a mandatory arrest policy for domestic assault whenever a 911 call is made. You must eventually appear in court to clear the warrant - the sooner the better. If you wait too long, you may be arrested and your bond may be quite high. If you appear willingly, a personal bond (no money required) is appropriate.

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Answered on 10/08/04, 8:51 am


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