Will I have to go to another state to fight my case? 4 Answers as of August 25, 2011

I am on standard probation in Arizona and a few months ago I got a felony warrant issued. The crime was said to have taken place 4/8/10. I should be off probation5/1/11, but was given 3 more years because I had not paid off $15,000 in restitution. I'm afraid if convicted I will have to do a 15 year sentence. Can my p.o, legally make me go to California to fight this case?

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Greenwald, Mayfield & Vigil, LLP
Greenwald, Mayfield & Vigil, LLP | Lauren M. Mayfield
You will have a warrant that will catch up with you eventually so you should either go to California to deal with it if the case out there is a felony or you should have an attorney in California handle it for you if it is a misdemeanor. Your probation officer can violate you for the warrant. You will most likely not do the full sentence, most of the time they give you 90 days for a violation, but this can vary by county and by type of violation so you should speak with a local defense attorney to find out the consequences for a violation in your county in AZ.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2011
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg | Eric Sterkenburg
Yes under the facts given you will have to make a personal appearance on this case.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/25/2011
The Law Offices of Robert L. Driessen
The Law Offices of Robert L. Driessen | Robert L. Driessen
If you are being charged with a felony in California then yes you will need to go to California to get the case resolved.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/24/2011
Nelson & Lawless
Nelson & Lawless | Terry Nelson
You must and can only defend a case in whatever court it is brought. Yes, if convicted of any other crime while on probation, you could be violated and returned to jail / prison on the original sentence, in addition to any sentence on the new conviction. Your message indicates you are now charged with a crime in CA. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. Ill be happy to help use whatever defenses there may be.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/23/2011
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