Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

i just relocated to Texas and found out that there's a bench warrant in my previous state of Ohio. I am told that the only way to resolve is in person in Ohio. How can I get this taken care of without going back to Ohio. The warrant was for failure to appear on a complaint of my dog being loose, not being registered and no proof of rabies shots which I do have.


Asked on 6/04/11, 5:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

The simplest thing to do is to hire an attorney in Ohio and provide him copies of the proof of registration and rabies shots so they can be shown to the prosecutor assigned to the case. The prosecutor will likely drop the two charges for which you have proof. I'm not sure whether the FTA and unrestrained dog charges will be dropped. It is likely that you can simply pay a fine to take care of them.

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Answered on 6/04/11, 8:35 am
Sharita Blacknall The Law Offices of Sharita Blacknall, PC

Since your case is in another State I cannot give information regarding the processes there. I can give you general information regarding how things are handled in Texas based upon the facts given.

If the case were in Texas a cash bond, surety bond or attorney bond would need to be posted to remove the warrant. After the warrant is lifted then negotiation with a prosecutor can begin.

You should hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the case is. Provide that attorney with all of your proof. Have that attorney address the lifting of the warrant. Have that attorney attempt to work out a dismissal. In most court's that I have been in in Texas the FTA is usually dismissed if the underlying case is taken care of.

If the attorney is not able to work out a dismissal, unfortunately, you may have to set your case for trial and appear.

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Answered on 6/09/11, 12:08 pm


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