Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
I need to settle a warrant, but don't have $750 to do so -I want to turn myself in and was told I should get legal advice
Asked on 12/22/12, 3:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Warrant for what? If you have a conviction on a traffic ticket or you owe court costs on a settled criminal case, you can turn yourself in and get credit for the time you sit in jail towards those costs. If you have a criminal case, you need a lawyer.
Answered on 12/22/12, 3:30 pm
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