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Criminal Justice & Fugitives

How does the criminal justice handle fugitives? How do they become fugitives? Are there certain crimes that would make them a fugitive? If so what are they? This is a school project your speedy response is appreciated. thank you


Asked on 4/06/04, 10:05 am

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Re: Criminal Justice & Fugitives

a criminal accused becomes a fugitive when he avoids the law by absenting himself from a required court date. the judge will issue a Bench Warrant that is widely communicated. police officers check this information during routine patrolling, for instance. different states hae compacts or agreements to share such info such that a person wanted in new jersey can be picked up and detained by pennsylvania police. then the accused must face any new charges in state 2 and prepare to fight or consent to extradition to state 1. it is best to hire an attorney to negotiate surrender. lawyers colloquially call this, "bringing the spy in from the cold."

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Answered on 4/06/04, 1:38 pm


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