Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Leaving the state on bond

If I am to serve 90 days in jail for battery and I leave the state before my actual sentancing, what are my consequences?


Asked on 12/10/06, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Leaving the state on bond

You would be charged with a crime for avoiding custody. A warrant would issue for your arrest. If you were every stopped in another state for any violation, it is likely the warrant would be found and you would be held in jail until you could be returned to the state of WIsconsin. In short, you would be looking over your shoulder for quite some time.

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Answered on 12/10/06, 9:23 pm


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