Is there any way for me to take care of my felony warrants out of state? 8 Answers as of December 01, 2011
I just turned 18 years old when I had gotten my first felony and was stuck in California. I am 27 now and I was told by my probation officer not to return to the state of California. He sent me back because it would be in my best safety for me to get out of California. I was there for 10 months all together and went through too much for most to handle. I am now suffering from PTSD ever since I have been running. DSHS just cut me off of all of my benefits and counseling because they said that they just found out about my criminal background and that I have an active felony warrant that I can not receive benefits except they have been counseling me for my post traumatic stress for two years as well as printed up my warrants on their computer for me to have in the beginning. I don't have anywhere to live and I just need help or at least advice for a direction.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Law Office of Geoffrey M. Yaryan | Geoffrey M. Yaryan
You must go to the courts where the warrants were issued in order to take care of them.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/1/2011
Law Office of David Baum | David M. Baum
In most cases, you will need to return to California in order to remove the felony warrants.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/29/2011
Law Office of Jeff Yeh | Jeff Yeh
No. Personal appearance (preferably with an attorney) is required for all felonies.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/28/2011
Law Office of Daniel K Martin | Daniel K Martin
I am not completely clear about where you were when you were charged with the felony. I believe that you picked up the case in California, if that is the case you can hire a California lawyer in the county where you picked up the case. I suspect that you do not have the money to hire a lawyer so I will discuss your other options. If the public defender was appointed on your case you can write a letter to the public defender and ask them to put you on calendar. You would have to travel to California on the first court date however the public defender may be able to get a waiver for future appearances. The good news is that California has been experiencing huge budget deficits and now is the time to deal with this. There is a good chance that the case would be dismissed or dealt with in a way that you would not have to do additional jail time.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/28/2011
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg | Eric Sterkenburg
You need to address the warrant. If you show up in court without being arrested on the warrant, you will fare better. If you have a felony warrant in one state and are arrested by the police in another state you will be held and extradited to the state with your outstanding warrant.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/28/2011
Todd Landgren, Professional Law Corp. | Todd Landgren
The simplest way to proceed with the out of state warrants is to return to that State, and appear in the court where the warrant was issued. The alternative is to surrender to the local authorities on the warrants, fight extradition, get a public defender and maybe that state may drop charges
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/28/2011
Thomas C. Brandstrader Attorney At Law | Thomas C. Brandstrader
There is no way of disposing or clearing a felony warrant long distance this situation will cause you real problems in the future. It is best to hire a competent criminal defense attorney and face the music.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 11/28/2011
The Law Office of Harry E. Hudson, Jr. | Harry E. Hudson, Jr.
Ultimately, you will have to appear in court unless the cases are dismissed. If you have appeared on any of the cases, if you had the PD, contact that office for options.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/28/2011
