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Lewis & Dickstein, P.L.L.C. | Loren Dickstein
No, not unless there is a conviction. A good federal criminal defense attorney may be able to work something out with the United States to prevent deportation.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/30/2011
Austin Legal Services, PLC | Jared Austin
Consult with an attorney that practices federal criminal law.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/24/2011
Law Offices of John J. Connors, Esq. | John J. Connors, Esq.
There is not enough information in this question to form an answer. What is the crime? What country would the person be extradited from? Most countries have extradition agreements with the United States.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 8/23/2011
Freeborn Law Offices, P.S. | Steve Freeborn
Without knowing more, it is hard to say. However, if the charges are serious enough and the government wants to prosecute, they will seek extradition.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 8/22/2011
Edward D. Dowling IV Attorney at Law | Edward D. Dowling IV
I would need further information but after indictment generally yes.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 8/21/2011
Michael Breczinski | Michael Breczinski
It depends on the crime an where the person is. If they want you bad, then they will extradite.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/20/2011
Craig W. Elhart, P.C. | Craig Elhart
It would depend if the United States had an extradition treaty with the country the person was found in and the nature of the crime charged.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/20/2011
Law Office of Jared Altman | Jared Altman
Possibly. Yes, if they want him bad enough.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 8/19/2011
Nelson & Lawless | Terry Nelson
Every case is different, depending on the charges, the person, etc. If they want you badly enough, yes they will prosecute and pursue you through extradition if necessary.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/19/2011
Andersen Law PLLC | Craig Andersen
Only if the country one flees to has an extradition treaty with the US. There aren't many but you might try North Korea or China.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 8/19/2011
John V Commons, Attorney at Law | John Commons
A person can't be extradicted unless they are first charged with a criminal offense. The next issue is where is that person? Some countries do not consent to extradition from their country. Those are the two obvious issues. There are others that pertain to the individual facts and circumstances of each case.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 8/19/2011
Law Offices of John Carney | John Carney
You will be arrested and held by the jurisdiction that finds you if there is a warrant for your arrest. It is then up to the state that wants you to decide to seek extradition or not. The law of the state or country were you are detained also applies. Some countries do not allow extradition to the US or other countries. It is usually better to retain an attorney to advise you about how to proceed as it depends on what the charges are, how much money you have, and whether you plan to return to the US.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 8/19/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
Yes. The Federal Prosecutor would likely seek an indictment in their absence and seek extradition through existing international treaties.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 8/19/2011
Gary Moore, Attorney at Law | Gary Moore
A warrant would issue once a charge is filed.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 8/19/2011
Watkins Law Office | Bob Watkins
Generally yes. It also depends on whether the country the target flees to has an extradition agreement with the U.S.. Can they get him back?
Answer Applies to: New Hampshire
Replied: 8/19/2011
The English Law Firm | Robert English
It depends. The U.S. has extradition treaties with a number of nations, so it depends on what nation the person goes to and how serious the offense is. A minor offense can trigger extradition, but probably won't. If the person flees to a nation without an extradition agreement with the U.S., then there would be no extradition.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/19/2011
Thomas J. Tomko Attorney At law | Thomas J. Tomko
Thank you for your inquiry There are many reasons why the US would extradite, and many why they would not. These factors include the severity of the offense, publicity of the offense, and the cost involved. I hope that this was helpful
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/19/2011
Timothy J. Thill P.C. | Timothy J. Thill
Although this is a question better answered by an expert in Federal law, (I practice in Illinois), I would imagine that yes, the US government can extradite a person accused of a Federal offense, however, if the individual is in a country that does not co-operate in American extraditions, he is relatively safe. Look at the case of Roman Pulanski, he avoided extradition for years.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 8/19/2011
