Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

misdemeanor

I had a misdemeanor 19 yrs ago in NYC and never showed up to court because I was out of the country. Do you think it's still active and how should i go about to clean it up?


Asked on 3/22/09, 7:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: misdemeanor

Vacating the warrant depends on details that need to be addressed in a consultation rather than a puiblic board. Generally, the warrant is vacated upon your return to the court to anser for the underlying charge.

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Answered on 3/23/09, 8:08 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: misdemeanor

Of course it is 'still active'. There is a warrant for your arrest. Hire a local attorney to deal with it, turn you in, and negotiate a plea bargain or set it for trial.

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Answered on 3/23/09, 4:03 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: misdemeanor

A bench warrant most likely has been issued and is still there. Bench warrants never expire. Retain a lawyer to investigate this situation for you. You could start with a local one or hire one in NY City.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

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Answered on 3/22/09, 8:30 pm


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